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To improve management and force protection at Navy installations, the Navy is transitioning from using the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) to the Defense Identification System (DBIDS) for contractors and vendors requiring access to an installation at no cost to them. The transition began in April and individuals have until August 14, 2017 to obtain the permanent card. After August 14, NCACs cards will no longer be accepted.

For contractors and vendors needing access to Naval Station Norfolk, they will need to stop at Naval Station Norfolk Pass and ID located at 9040 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Pass and ID is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. In order to avoid long wait times, individuals are encouraged to take care of obtaining their new pass as soon as possible. For questions contact Pass and ID at 757-322-2968.

Matt Hildreth The future USS Washington (SSN 787). The Navy accepted delivery of the 14th submarine of the Virginia-class.

Future USS Washington (SSN 787) delivered to Navy From Team Submarine Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Washington (SSN 787), the 14th submarine of the Virginiaclass.

Washington is the fourth of eight Virginia-class Block III submarines and the seventh of the class to be delivered to the Navy by Huntington Ingalls Industries—Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. Washington began construction in September 2011 and will be commissioned later this year in Norfolk, Virginia. The submarine’s sponsor is Elisabeth Mabus, daughter of the 75th Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus.

“Washington’s delivery continues

our commitment to deliver Virginiaclass submarines within budget and ready to deploy and execute Fleet tasking,” Virginia-class submarine program manager Capt. Mike Stevens said.

Washington will be the third U.S. Navy ship, and the first submarine, to be commissioned with a name honoring the State of Washington.

The previous two ships were an armored cruiser, (ACR 11), which served under the name from 1905 to 1916, and a World War II battleship (BB 56), decommissioned in 1947.

Washington successfully completed the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) trials earlier this month receiving a score of 96 out of 100, the highest score to date on any new construction Virginia-class submarine. The INSURV board

conducts acceptance trials of ships and service craft for the purpose of determining the quality of construction, compliance with specifications and Navy requirements.

Block III submarines feature a redesigned bow, which replaces 12 individual launch tubes with two large-diameter Virginia Payload Tubes, each capable of launching six Tomahawk cruise missiles.

This, among other design changes, reduced the submarines’ acquisition cost while maintaining their outstanding warfighting capabilities.

Virginia-class submarines are built to operate in the world’s littoral and deep waters while conducting anti-submarine warfare; antisurface ship warfare; strike warfare; special operation forces support; intelligence, surveillance, and recon-

U.S. Navy graphic The ship’s crest of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787).

naissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare missions. Their inherent stealth, endurance, mobility, and firepower directly enable them to support five of the six maritime strategy core capabilities — sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security, and deterrence.

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Five U.S. Navy ships, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and a Military Sealift Command ship departed Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx, May 30, signaling the completion of the 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY).

Ship departures were as follows: – USS Zephyr (PC 8) departed at approxi-

mately 7:30 a.m. from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point.

– USS Lassen (DDG 82) departed at approximately 8:15 a.m. from the Homeport Pier in Staten Island.

– USS San Jacinto (CG 56) departed at approximately 8:45 a.m., with USS Monterey (CG 61) following at 9:15 a.m. from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (in the Red Hook community).

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– USNS Yuma (EPF 8) departed the SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx at approximately 1:30 p.m.

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Future USS Gerald R. Ford delivered to the Navy The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) aircraft carrier in Newport News, Virginia, May 31.

Delivery followed the ship’s successful completion of acceptance trials May 26.

“Congratulations to everyone who has helped bring CVN 78 to this historic milestone,” Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers Rear Adm. Brian Antonio said. “Over the last several years, thousands of people have had a hand in delivering Ford to the Navy—designing, building and testing the Navy’s newest, most capable, most advanced warship.

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Navy College graduates 208 students at Naval Station Norfolk

By MC3 Jeanyra A. Mateo Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

Navy College OfďŹ ce Norfolk hosted the 2017 Commencement Ceremony to honor 208 graduates from 10 different colleges and universities, May 25.

The degrees obtained ranged from associates, bachelors and masters degrees focusing in areas of Health Sciences, Human Resources, Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology, General Studies, Business and much more.

According to Ulysses Byrd, Director of Navy College Norfolk, most of the graduates were from various branches of the military that utilized the Navy College full-service organization. “Education is the key to many success stories,â€? Byrd said. “Service members may be the ďŹ rst in their family to

graduate from college. The degrees they worked for opens more door of upward mobility.�

Byrd said many of the active duty graduates apply for commissioning programs after graduation. He said an education helps with advancement while on active duty and increase the chance of employment after honorable discharge.

Yeoman 1st Class Leenita Kollie said Navy College provides service members with many resources to help them continue their education. “When I entered the Navy I already had college experience but I wanted to get my degree so I went to the Navy College OfďŹ ce in between deployments,â€? Kollie said. “Navy College provided me with a list of schools, information about available programs and guided me in the correct direction to succeed.â€?

According to Kollie the counselors at the Navy College OfďŹ ce take into consideration the demands of an active duty military lifestyle and the individual’s personal responsibility to guide them towards the best ďŹ t.

Naval Station Norfolk Executive OfďŹ cer Capt. Bradley Rosen, was the guest speaker during the ceremony. He spoke of key elements that lead to the success of the students. “I am proud of this graduating class. They have shown that hard work pays off,â€?

Rosen said. “They have taken the responsibility needed to succeed, knowing that only they are in charge of their personal achievements. This graduating class utilized the educational opportunities that the Navy provides and I encourage them to keep pushing forward.�

MC3 Jeanyra Mateo Graduates stand for the parading of colors and the national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, during the Navy College OfďŹ ce 2017 Commencement Ceremony held on Naval Station Norfolk. In attendance were 208 graduates from 10 different colleges and universities received their diplomas.

GHWB celebrates advancement of 365 Sailors

By MCSN Jennifer Kirkman USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs ARABIAN SEA

Twice a year, the hard work of thousands of Sailors comes to fruition through the Navy-wide advancement program.

Excitement and nervousness circled the air as Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB) anxiously congregated in anticipation of the advancement results, May 23.

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Gavin Duff, Command Master Chief Huben Phillips, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 Chief of Staff Capt.

Erik Nilsson and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 Deputy Commodore Capt.

Tom Moninger read the results live on GHWB’s shipboard information training and entertainment (SITE)

the moment his name was called. “I just didn’t expect to actually make it,â€? Silva said. “I deďŹ nitely worked for it though. I have been operating as a second class for some time now, and I always try to check on my shipmates and make sure they are doing okay.â€?

Moving forward, Silva plans on using his new chevMCSN Jennifer M. Kirkman ron to continue helping others and making sure they Sailors heave line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. have the tools they need to Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of be successful. navigation and the free ow of commerce in the region. “My biggest advice would TV system. “It felt good to accomplish my goal on this deployment and in my career,â€? Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Jimmie Howard said. “Now I can become a better leader and have people look up to me in a different way.â€?

Howard advised Sailors who are looking to advance to always take the opportunity to better themselves. “Take in as much information as you can from your leaders and ask as many questions as you can,� Howard said. “If you see something wrong, try to improve

upon it. As clichĂŠ as it may sound, never give up. Things don’t happen the way you want them to happen all the time, but you will get to the ďŹ nish line.â€?

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Silva also advanced to E-5, and commented on the shock he felt

be to study for the test with other people,� Silva said. “If I could go back to change anything, it would be to make sure that more people around me gained success.�

Three hundred sixty ďŹ ve GWHB Sailors were selected for promotion this advancement cycle.

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The Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) hosted its semi-annual Advanced WarďŹ ghting Summit (AWS).

The AWS aligns force development, force generation, and force employment efforts by bringing together Navy carrier strike group and expeditionary strike group commanders, WarďŹ ghting Development Center commanders, Fleet and OPNAV leaders to discuss common warďŹ ghting problems and share ideas on

solving those problems.

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port of distributed maritime operations (DMO). NWDC is currently tasked with developing a DMO Concept, which will identify future capabilities needed to realize the Fleet Design. “The participants discussed a number of topics related to distributed maritime operations. SpeciďŹ cally, they identiďŹ ed capabilities that could be accelerated at the Fleet task force level to allow the MOCs to more effectively command and control the eet in highly contested environments,â€? NWDC Operations Department Head Capt.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA NAS Oceana holds Gold Star roll call of remembrance

By MC3 Molly DiServio NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana honored fallen Service Members and their families at the 2nd annual Roll Call of Remembrance Memorial Day Observance held at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at NAS Oceana. In attendance were 31 Gold Star Family members. They and all other attendees paid tribute to approximately 80 fallen Service Members from the Hampton Roads area.

Memorial Day is an American Holiday; it takes place on the last Monday of May and is a time to commemorate the service men and women who have died while in the U.S. Military. The various traditions began after the Civil War all over the country. Families decorated graves with ribbons and flowers in honor of the fallen. In 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans suggested a nationwide celebration be held on May 30th called Decoration Day. Decoration Day came to be known Memorial Day over time. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, establishing Memorial Day as a federal holiday and changing it to the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees; this new law took effect in 1971.

NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Richard Meadows, spoke to those gathered at the chapel sharing his appreciation and support for the families. “This is our second annual service to remember and recognize our fallen service members and their families,” Meadows said. “We specifically hold our Memorial Day ceremony this week so we can let

Photos by MC2 Jacob S. Richardson Staff Sgt. Lemoyne Henry hands a rose to Mrs. Wanda Irwin, surviving spouse of Lt. Ronald Irwin as part of the Roll Call Remembrance ceremony held at Chapel of the Good Shepherd at NAS Oceana. A yellow rose is given to Gold Star members to symbolize friendship and compassion.

the families know that the sacrifices of their loved ones are not forgotten; they are not forgotten by the military or the United States.”

NAS Oceana gathered with its Gold Star family members to join in honoring and remembering our deceased service members. Gold Star family members are those who have lost a relative while they were in the military. The Roll Call of Remembrance Memorial Day Observance ceremony provides the opportunity to show respect and support to those who have lost and to pay tribute and gratitude to the sacrifice the fallen and their families have made.

“Each person in this ceremony, each person in attendance is here to pay tribute to your fallen hero, your loved one, not out of obligation but out of respect and gratitude,” NAS

Oceana Gold Star Program coordinator Samantha Blackwell said.

“This ceremony is one of the many ways we get to, and I say get to because it is a privilege to honor, remember and recognize those fallen heroes and their families they left behind.”

Losing a loved one is always painful and no one person grieves the same. “I am sorry for your lost” is a phase not foreign to those who have lost nor to those lost for the words to show remorse and support. Guest speaker for the event and Gold Star mother, Rebecca Hutchinson says she has not yet gotten used to having the people around her attempt to console her with those very words.

However, she does not see her son, Aviation Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Hutchinson, as lost.

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“My brain after 18 months refuses to say Josh is lost; my heart says something else,” Hutchinson said.

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While Memorial weekend is full of cookouts, family and fun, the meaning of Memorial Day is to provide an opportunity to remember and honor those who have sacrificed and given their lives for our country, our safety and our freedom. It gives everyone the time to commemorate those who gave it all to protect the rights that allow the citizens of the United States to enjoy all freedoms given freely to them.

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Rebecca Hutchinson, Gold Star mother, shows a picture of her fallen son, Aviation Mechanic 2nd Class Josh Hutchinson, while telling his story to those attending the Roll Call Remembrance Memorial Day ceremony held at Chapel of the Good Shepherd at NAS Oceana. The annual observance ceremony provides all participants the opportunity to show respect and support to those who have lost and to pay tribute and gratitude to the sacrifice the fallen and their families have made.

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Unite our voices by speaking together

By Bill Mesta Military Sealift Command Public Affairs NORFOLK

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NAVSUP WSS hosts aviation readiness improvement day

By Jenae Jackson NAVSUP WSS Office of Corporate Communications PHILADELPHIA

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) hosted its first Aviation Readiness Improvement Day in Philadelphia, designed to ensure the Navy is ready today in order to win tomorrow through innovative and responsive industrial partnerships.

More than 80 current and potential government and industry partners were in attendance, eager to gain a better understanding of NAVSUP WSS’s critical supply chain management mission and discuss strategies to strengthen and broaden industry partnerships.

“We are proud of our ability to support the warfighter here at NAVSUP WSS and strive to continuously improve our level of program support,” Commander of NAVSUP

WSS Rear Adm. Duke Heinz said.

“We are committed to improving and expanding our partnerships with organizations who share the same sense of urgency that we do here. We understand the challenges and we know that we can’t achieve a strong and ready aviation fleet without help from our industry partners.”

The event consisted of overview briefs covering NAVSUP WSS’s aviation operations, engineering methods and source development process.

“We need tactical excellence across our supply chain to drive capability, capacity and velocity which drive mission-ready and full-up aircraft,” NAVSUP WSS Director of Aviation Operations Capt. Matt Ott said. “We can improve our Navy, Marine Corps, cross services, and Foreign Military partners’ readiness by removing wasteful steps, rewarding innovation and expediting

outcomes that fast track benefits to current and future aviation sustainment.”

Weapon systems information booths were also available throughout the afternoon, allowing participants the chance to engage with subject matter experts from NAVSUP WSS’s contracting directorate and integrated weapon support teams.

Aviation Readiness Improvement Day concluded with a town hall style question and answer session giving industry the opportunity to discuss aviation supply backorder challenges, part obsolescence issues and source development policies.

The communication fostered mutual understanding of perceived and real challenges and set the stage to attack specific parts degraders.

As NAVSUP WSS continues to make strides towards enhancing naval aviation readiness, fostering better communication channels

and collaborative relationships with industry is crucial to guaranteeing naval aviation has a winning supply strategy. NAVSUP WSS plans to hold Aviation Readiness Improvement Day annually.

A field activity of the Naval Supply Systems Command, NAVSUP WSS is the U.S. Navy’s supply chain manager providing worldwide support to the aviation, surface ship, and submarine communities. NAVSUP WSS provides Navy, Marine Corps, joint and allied forces with products and services that deliver combat capability through logistics. There are more than 2,000 civilian and military personnel employed at its two Pennsylvania sites and Norfolk, Virginia office.

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NMCP’s Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Clinic recognizes patients with superstar celebration

By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

Dozens of patients, siblings and parents attended the inaugural Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Clinic superstar celebration at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, an event that recognized the importance of the accomplishments of this patient population.

The Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Clinic cares for children with a variety of developmental delays or disabilities and helps connect families to resources within the military system and the civilian community.

With about 6,000 children in the region enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, about half of these patients are seen at the NMCP clinic.

As each child arrived, they were given a passport to help track their participation at each station. The event included games, face painting and an art gallery, but more importantly, provided a place for the families to get together with the staff outside of a clinical environment and give patients and their siblings something they could do together.

“It’s nice to have something where patients and siblings can come together and be able to enjoy activities and there’s no stress,” Air Force Capt. William Crosby said, a developmental nurse at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley, who is father to Finn, 9 and Tatumn, 6. “Tatumn really loved the ring toss, the face painting and the balloon animals.

Finn had a lot of fun tossing the bean bag and with the fishing game—he loved the prize.”

The idea for the celebration came from Cmdr. Marilisa Elrod, division head of the Neurodevelopmental

Rebecca A. Perron Assistant leading petty officer of the Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Michael Williams, takes family photos in front of the mural in the Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Clinic during the clinic’s inaugural superstar celebration at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Pediatrics Clinic, who has been assigned to other military treatment facilities where the clinics had a similar annual event.

“We thought that our kids, because they have challenges and their families have challenges that they overcome, are superstars and they deserve a celebration,” Elrod said.

“We plan to make this an annual event. For the first one, we decided to start small with the idea that we will grow it.”

Elrod said that some of her staff has worked in the clinic for more than 25 years and have watched the children grow throughout their years of treatment.

“So the team is very excited about the event because we feel very strongly that having an event to celebrate them and to recognize their accomplishments is important,” Elrod said. “Everyone brought their own ideas to put the event together. And some of their children are helping out. I’m hoping that this will provide a networking opportunity for the

part was the balloons, while Christian’s favorite was the ring toss and fishing. Mousel then praised the care the doctors and other staff members offer to her family.

“The care here is top notch and stellar,” she said. “If we were not in the military, I think we could get good care in the civilian sector, but I don’t think we could get as much quality care as we get at NMCP. The staff has gotten to know us and our children. The doctors are knowledgeable about our children and do everything they can to help us and give us resources. For what we have here, I can honestly say I prefer to have their providers here because I trust them and they’re brilliant.”

Donna Gaines, a pediatric occupational therapist, explained the services the clinic provides.

“We provide great services to our families,” Gaines said. “We help identify children who may have or who are at risk for any of a variety of developmental delays or disabilities.

Some of our patients have autistic spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, or were born prematurely. They may have learning disorders, spina bifida, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Because we are one of the EFMP Category 5 sites, we have many patients who have complex medical conditions, such as cardiac conditions, differences in their nervous systems or problems breathing, and can have developmental delays associated with that.”

At the end of the celebration, members of the staff said goodbye to each patient and family member and watched them leave with a handful of prizes and big smiles.

parents as well, because that’s very supportive to make connections.”

Brian Baggott, the father of Nicholas, 8, was thankful for the efforts of the staff.

“Nicholas loved the activities, and he especially loved seeing Miss Jan and Miss Donna,” Baggott said.

“I appreciate the staff’s sacrifice of coming in on a weekend to give even more back to my child than they do when he’s here as a patient.”

“The ring toss was the most fun,” Nicholas chimed in, whose prize was a kaleidoscope.

Brandy Mousel, mother of sevenyear-old twins Christian and Chase, described the event as heartwarming.

“It shows the love the staff has for our kids,” Mousel said. “It shows their level of dedication for them. It means everything in the world when you have not one special needs child, but two, that my kids love coming to see them. It’s an amazing feeling knowing they are doing this for my For more news from Naval Medical kids and for others.”

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Military Sealift Command’s special observance program hosted a celebration on board Naval Station Norfolk to honor the sacrifices and accomplishment of Asian American Pacific Islander citizens.

“Approximately one-third of MSC’s roughly 7000 civil service mariners and contract mariners who crew our ships are Asian American Pacific Islanders. Many of our mariners are of Filipino and Guamanian decent and we could not operate our ships without them,” MSC’s director of Total Force Management Mike Morris said.

The special observance included a presentation produced by Carneal Smith of MSC’s Equal Employment Opportunity program.

“The theme for this year’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is ‘Unite Our Voices by Speaking Together,” MSC’s Inspector General Office Capt. Leonard Remis keynote speaker said. “As we have seen during this presentation, the success Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have enjoyed in the United States is tremendous.

As an Asian American, I am very proud and blessed to be a part of this heritage.”

Operations Specialist 1st Class Tabatha Goughneour, who is attached to MSC, read the “Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2017” presidential proclamation.

“Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have distinguished themselves in the arts, literature, and sports,” Goughneour read. “They are leading researchers in science, medicine and technology; dedicated teachers to our Nation’s children; innovative farmers and ranchers; and distinguished lawyers and government leaders.”

“There are more than 20 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Each day, through their actions, they make America more vibrant, more prosperous, and more secure,” Goughneour read. “Our Nation is particularly grateful to the many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces, protecting the Nation, and promoting freedom and peace around the world.”

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month originated with Congress.

In 1977 Representative Frank Horton of New York introduced House Joint Resolution 540 to proclaim the first ten days in May as Pacific Asian American Heritage Week.

“The month of May was chosen to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to recognize the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the railroad tracks were Chinese immigrants,” according to MSC teammate Senior Chief Yeoman Nashera Brown.

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Select group of Sailors go aloft to perform maintenance on the USS Eisenhower’s radar, communication, mast and more

By MCSN K. A. DaCosta USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs NORFOLK

Many Sailors become accustomed to the same spaces day in and day out aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), but a select group of individuals is able to experience the ship from a bird’s eye view.

These Sailors include Electronics Technicians, Fire Controlmen, and Interior Communications Electricians who are required to go aloft on a regular basis.

“Going aloft is an experience that not everyone aboard gets to do,” Eisenhower Executive Officer Capt. Craig Sicola said. “Sailors who go aloft perform unique maintenance very high up off the water and we should all appreciate that.”

Going aloft to perform the necessary maintenance on the radar, communication systems, the ship’s mast or any location where the fall distance to the ground is greater than six feet, requires donning the proper safety equipment.

Keeping the equipment in optimum working condition bolsters Eisenhower’s security and maneuverability.

“These systems are absolutely critical to the safety and to the operations that we do at home and abroad,” Sicola said. “Not only does going aloft keep our radar and detections up to speed, but it helps with the integrated selfdefense of the ship too.”

In order to perform safe maintenance, safety equipment is checked prior to and

MC3 Nathan T. Beard Electronics Technician Seaman Krystal Paquette performs maintenance on an AS-3134/UPX while working aloft during a replenishment-at-sea between the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) and the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8).

after each aloft evolution.

Just like any other maintenance, this is a delicate process that takes concentration and attention to detail.

“You have to maintain safety while focusing on completing maintenance aloft. You don’t want to skip a step in your maintenance because you’re afraid of heights,” Safety Department’s Leading Petty Officer Electronics Technician 1st Class Travis Crager said. “We rely on our radars for fire control opera-

tions, our defense system and also being able to land aircraft. These systems help everybody on the ship.”

Crager also said there are dangers associated with going aloft such as radiation exposure, equipment failure and safety hazards that can potentially lead to fatal consequences. For this reason, only qualified personnel can go aloft.

“We are very mindful of any hazards on the mast,” Crager said. “We show you

how to don the harnesses, what to check for and also any safety precautions about going aloft. The trip hazard in a passageway is a lot different than a trip hazard when you’re 40-50 feet off the deck.”

Sicola had the rare opportunity to ascend the ship’s mast and see what it’s like to go aloft.

“The view that it gave was breath-taking,” Sicola said.

“It really gave perspective on how big the carrier really is.

The four and a half acre flight deck looks smaller up there, but relative to the ocean it’s a gigantic ship on the water and it’s impressive to see Sailors climb these heights frequently to conduct maintenance.”

Sailors across Eisenhower’s deckplates may not realize the importance of those who go aloft, but Sicola acknowledges their hard work and courage.

“I am blessed to visit the areas of the ship that many Sailors will not have a chance

to see,” Sicola said. “It’s a chance for them to be recognized and appreciated for all of their hard work and the amazing job they do every single day.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower is pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) For more news from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn69/.

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wind scale The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a one to five rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage.

Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures. In the Western North Pacific, the term “super typhoon” is used for tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph.

74-95 mph 64-82 kt 119-153 km/h Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines/ poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.

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96-110 mph 83-95 kt 154-177 km/h Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.

111-129 mph 96-112 kt 178-208 km/h Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.

Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.

130-156 mph 113-136 kt 209-251 km/h Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/ or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped/uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks, possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks/ months.

157+ mph 137+ kt 252+ km/h Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months.

Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

2017 tropical cyclone names Arlene | Bret | Cindy | Don | Emily | Franklin | Gert | Harvey | Irma | Jose | Katia | Lee | Maria | Nate | Ophelia | Philippe | Rina | Sean | Tammy | Vince | Whitney

Rain and heavy winds from 2003’s Hurricane Isabel pound the beach at Naval Station Norfolk, as the storm moves inland. Isabel, which cost the Navy nea

Stay prepared: Keep you your family updated in NF Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

June 1 is the official start of hurricane season, which means accountability will be a priority more than ever.

Natural disasters like hurricanes, wild fires, earthquakes, and floods are just some of the disastrous reasons why it is important to make sure your Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) information is always up to date.

NFAAS is an online accountability tracker, used following a disaster or other events, to help determine the location and well-being of Navy active duty, reserves, Department of the Navy civilians and their immediate family members.

“There are three key things to remember during a disaster. First and foremost is safety followed by accountability and knowing how to get help,” said Lt. Catherine Warren, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic’s personnel service officer. “NFAAS was created to provide a means for individuals and commands to account for personnel and request assistance when needed. The bottom line is that we want to know if everyone is OK, where everyone is, and how we can help.”

The establishment of NFAAS came after the massive destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. With the displacement and evacuation of so many people in a short period of time, it made it difficult to accurately account for each person. To help keep information current in NFAAS, service members are required to take part in the Navy-wide semi-annual updates.

“Although the primary way to muster is still through your chain of command, the updates in NFAAS are incredibly important and required. NFAAS serves as the

primary reporting system for commands and their InService Support Centers (ISSCs) to ensure personnel are accounted for and assistance is provided when needed,” Warren said. “The visibility it provides up and down the Navy chain of command helps in so many ways.”

One example Warren recalled was from a disaster that occurred when a petty officer on a ship had family members in an affected area that was devastated by the weather. But, because NFAAS was updated with correct information, the family members were able to be reached thousands of miles around the world and assistance was provided by the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society and the Red Cross.

“NFAAS is important because it allows us to help during a disaster. We are one Navy family and we need to ensure our active duty, reserves, civilians and family members are equally accounted for and provided assistance. This tool helps us do just that,” Warren commented on why NFASS is important.

NFAAS is easy to use and there are a few of ways to use it.

You can go to the website https://navyfamily.navy. mil and click on “Navy Military, Civilians, Outside Contiguous United State (OCONUS), Contractors, and their Families.” The site will then give you the option to select logging in by Command Access Card (CAC), user name and password, or by personal information (SSN, date of birth and last name); Download the NFAAS mobile app.; Provide updated information to your command’s NFAAS representative and they can update the system for you.

A misconception is that the only time NFASS is used is during hurricanes or during hurricane exercises.

Some recent ex Super Typhoon H Midwest and rec NFAAS for tornad Oklahoma, Kansa see, Warren added When an even action is for the m and account for t command can the for the member w During times w update his NFAA evacuation follow can contact their tion and his com ability to update t If a member is u reason, they can m by calling the Na Desk at 877-414cy events, this is t Each command ation officer can p service member to “Unfortunately we have, whether world event, is acc Warren said. “Wh our Navy families your personal and having contact num NPC we can make

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terms

ropical Depression: A tropical cyclone with maximum ustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots) or less. ropical Storm: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph (34 to 63 knots). urricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds f 74 mph (64 knots) or higher. In the Western North Pacific, urricanes are called typhoons; similar storms in the Indian cean and South Pacific Ocean are called cyclones.

Major Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 111 mph (96 knots) or higher / category 3, 4 or 5 (see eft). torm surge: an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm’s winds which can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span undreds of miles of coastline. torm tide: the water level rise during a storm due to the ombination of storm surge and the astronomical tide.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and the Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to Nov. 30. The Atlantic basin includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.

The Eastern Pacific basin extends to 140°W.

arly $130 million in damage in the Mid-Atlantic region.

and FAAS

xamples of NFAAS being used include Haiyan in the pacific, tornados in the cent assessments were conducted in dos and flooding in Florida, Alabama, as, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennesd. nt occurs (real or exercise), the first member to muster with their command themselves and their dependents. The en enter the information into NFAAS hich will prevent overloading NFAAS. when the service member is unable to AS due to no internet connection or wing a disaster, the service member command with their family informammand NFAAS representative has the the information for him. unable to reach their command for any muster in NFAAS or they can muster avy Personnel Command (NPC) Help -5358. Note that during non-emergenthe NPC customer service desk. d’s hurricane preparedness and evacuprovide additional information for the o take home and share with his family. one of the most common challenges it’s during an exercise or during a real curate contact information in NFAAS,” hen disaster strikes we want to assist s as quickly as possible. By ensuring d family information is up to date and mbers for your command, NFAAS and e a difficult situation a little better.”

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About NFAAS Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) standardizes a method for the Navy to account, assess, manage and monitor the recovery process for personnel and their families affected and/or scattered by a wide-spread catastrophic event.

NFAAS provides valuable information to all levels of the Navy chain of command, allowing commanders to make strategic decisions which facilitate a return to stability.

NFAAS allows Navy personnel to do the following: Report accounting status Update contact/location information Complete needs assessment View reference information To update your information in NFAAS, visit https://navyfamily. navy.mil. A Common Access Card (CAC), or username and password is required. If a disaster is declared, Sailors have three options: Check in directly with their commands and provide the status and whereabouts of their family members—commands will then upload the information to NFAAS; Use the Internet to logon to NFAAS to muster and report your needs; If an Internet-ready computer is not accessible, call the Navy Personnel Command Emergency Coordination Center at 877-414-5358, or 866-297-1971 (TDD).

emergency kit For additional supply kits, go to www.ready.gov/kit.

Water: at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food: at least enough for 3 to 7 days, per person: non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices foods for infants or the elderly snack foods non-electric can opener cooking tools / fuel paper plates / plastic utensils Dust masks or cotton T-shirts for every member of the household to help filter the air Local maps and your family emergency plan Whistle to signal for help Pet care items: proper identification, immunization records, medicine ample supply of food and water a carrier or cage muzzle and leash Blankets / pillows, etc.

Clothing: seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes First Aid Kit: medicines / prescription drugs Special items: for babies and the elderly Toiletries: hygiene items / moisture wipes Flashlight / batteries Radio: battery operated and NOAA weather radio Telephones: Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set Cash (some small bills) and credit cards: banks and ATMs may not be available Keys Toys, books and games Important documents in a waterproof container or watertight plastic bag (insurance, medical, bank, Social Security Card) Tools: keep a set with you during the storm Vehicle fuel tanks filled

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MC2 Tyler Hogman Service Members and veterans unfurl the National Ensign during the annual Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan during 2017 Fleet Week New York.

Intrepid Museum hosts annual Memorial Day commemoration

By MC3 Kevin Outzen Fleet Week New York Public Affairs NEW YORK

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum hosted sea service members for its annual Memorial Day Commemoration during Fleet Week New York (FWNY).

Guest speakers included New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Adm. Phil Davidson, among others.

“Thank you to all who are here and a special thank you and deep appreciation to all who serve us in the armed forces, all the first-responders here, all the veterans here,” de Blasio said. “We

can only begin to thank you for all you do for us.”

The mayor asked the audience to never take for granted the people who have chosen to put on a uniform and risk their lives and ask yourself four questions.

“What am I doing? ... What can I do for those who have served? ... What can I do for the families who lost a loved one to service? ... What can I do to remember them with the fullest heart, every day? ... that’s the mission of all of us,” he said.

Davidson spoke about the importance of Memorial Day and what it means to serve in the armed forces, noting that people will often mistak-

enly thank you for your sacrifice, even though it is an honor to serve.

“I consider it a great privilege to serve this country,” he said. “The sacrifice as we all know it is the word reserved our war-dead, and fittingly, the basis for our remembrance for keeping faith on Memorial Day.” During the ceremony, four commemorative wreaths were thrown into the Hudson River to pay tribute to military members who lost their lives in past and current conflicts, including our allied service members and the crew of the USS Intrepid (CV 11).

The ceremony ended with the unfurling of a 100-foot American flag and members of all branches servic-

es—active, reserve and retired—were invited to hold the flag in memory of fallen service members, followed by a three-volley rifle salute and the playing of “Taps.”

Fleet Week New York, now in its 29th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Mid Atlantic, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnrma /.

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First graduate certiďŹ cates in ethics of technology awarded at NWC

By Daniel L. Kuester U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I.

The inaugural graduate certiďŹ cates in Ethics and Emerging Military Technology (EEMT) were awarded to four students at a ceremony at U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

The students will also be awarded master’s degrees from the school at its June 16 graduation.

The EEMT graduate certificate program was designed for students seeking an advanced understanding of the ethical and military relevance of emerging technologies and how to apply this understanding to the challenges of the modern security environment. “We wanted to give them [the students] the ability to think critically about the implications of technology on the human condition and how that technology affects people’s lives for good or for bad,â€? Associate Professor in the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership Tom Creely said and one of the faculty responsible for establishing the certiďŹ cate.

One of the most important aspects of technology is its use by those who have bad intentions. “We have wonderful technologies and most of the time when they are invented, developed, created, there’s a tendency not to think about the negative aspects of that technology,� Creely said.

“But there is always someone who will make nefarious use of that technology. We see that though cyber, through drones, and through other technology.�

To attain the certiďŹ cate, students were required to take four elective courses from an approved list of relevant courses in ethics and technology and complete a professional paper over their 10-month stay at the school.

Twenty students applied to be part of the program last fall and seven were selected.

Graduates were Army Maj. Amanda Del Re, Air Force Lt. Col. Dennis Phillips, John Ramiccio and Free Robinson.

The school plans to offer the course again this fall with the number of seats expanding to 10 or more, according to Creely.

With any new ďŹ eld, the curriculum stretches boundaries for students. “Our objective is to get people thinking outside of their comfort zones,â€? he said. “And I think we did that.â€?

Students normally are required to take three electives over that same period. These electives are in addition to all required master’s degree coursework in the school’s three departments, Joint Military Operations, National Security Affairs, and Strategy and Policy.

The additional coursework was a burden, but worth the effort according to one of the students. “It was challenging but deďŹ nitely worth it,â€? Del Re

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said. “I learned a lot about a subject that I would not have been able to explore through the regular curriculum. I would like to continue learning about this topic and then advocate for making sure that we fully understand technologies before we employ them.�

Creely was happy with how this initial class progressed. “This is exciting and I really like the way the class and the students’ papers turned out,� he said. “We are all quite proud of our students and proud of the faculty and staff who have given so much to make this a success. Everyone worked as a team.�

The students were challenged on many academic and personal areas. “Our goal was to bring men and women into the program to enhance their leadership skills so we had to bring them from thinking about good and bad, right and wrong to

a higher level of thinking,�

Creely added. “We are dealing with complex situations in combat for these Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen and civilians.�

In order to improve the new program, Creely said administrators will evaluate the students’ program reviews and alter it to better suit the expectations of the students if needed. For a ďŹ rst-time course, gathering feedback is a vital step to improving the course for future classes.

The EEMT certiďŹ cate is the only graduate certiďŹ cate offered by the school and may be the only certiďŹ cate on the ethics of emerging technologies offered nationally, according to Creely.

NWC is an upper-level professional military education institution that includes a one-year resident program that graduates 600 resident students a year, and a mul-

tifaceted distance education program that graduates more than 1,000 students per year.

Its missions include educating and developing leaders, helping deďŹ ne the future of the Navy, supporting combat readiness, and strengthening maritime partnerships.

Students earn Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) credit and either a diploma or a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies or Defense and Strategic Studies. Established in 1884, U.S. Naval War College is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its ďŹ rst class of nine students in 1885 and about 300 of today’s active duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni.

For more news from Naval War College, visit www. navy.mil/local/nwc/.

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Navy Tug-of-War team defeats Marine Corps in annual contest

By MC2 Carla Giglio NAVINFO East NEW YORK

MC2 Carla Giglio The U.S. Navy’s tug of war team attempts to overpower the U.S. Marine Corps’ tug of war team. The event was hosted by the Fox & Friends morning show during 2017 Fleet Week New York.

The U.S. Navy tug-of-war team defeated the U.S. Marines for a seventh consecutive win during the Fox & Friends morning show as part of 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY).

Ensign Jared Smoot, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shared the secret of the Navy’s success.

“We studied tug-of-war videos,” he said, who is a native of Crown Point, Indiana.

“What angles and physics

worked best [for handling the rope]. It was great to see the fruits of our labor and see all the time we put in come to fruition.”

Smoot stands at a towering 6-foot-10-inches tall and is clearly a site to see when surrounded by the other average-sized service members, even in comparison to the physical standards of the Marine Corps Body Bearers, which made up four out of the five members of the Marine Corps’ team.

“Body Bearers carry caskets at ceremonial funerals in Arlington cemetery,” Capt.

Evita Mosqueda said, and a

Marine Corps team member.

“They take this training very seriously.”

As the horn signaled the start, the Navy team immediately took control of the rope as cheers and screams resonated by their shipmates and fellow Marines to pull the red ribbon toward their respective side.

In addition to the main event, members of Navy Band Northeast played patriotic tunes and the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team performed for the cameras. The Fox & Friends show hosts even joined in on the fun by donning the role of drill in-

structors to add an extra element of surprise to the challenge.

Fleet Week New York, now in its 29th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

Visit the official Fleet Week New York website at www. fleetweeknewyork.com

USS KEARSARGE PARTICIPATES IN PROJECT HOPE MC2 Tyler Hogman Seabees from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202 place dry wall in the ceiling of a Habitat for Humanity job site during Fleet Week New York.

Sailors, Marines, Project Hope volunteers and Project home children pose for a group photo during a tour of the assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in downtown Manhattan for Fleet Week New York.

Seabees assist families, Habitat for Humanity NYC in Brooklyn

MC3 Casey J. Hopkins

By MC3 Casey Hopkins

By MC2 Tyler Hogman NEW YORK

Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsman participated in the annual Project Hope event aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and at Times Square Church in Manhattan as part of 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY).

The event paired 30 homeless children under the age of 16 with different service members as they toured the Fleet Week flagship and enjoyed food, games and a reception at the Times Square Church.

“Over the past 11 years we’ve organized a community service project for the Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and the Marines when they’re here during Fleet Week,” Volunteer Director of Times Square Church Dr. Bill Butler said. “We decided to call it ‘Project Hope’ because we thought it was a great opportunity to bring in some homeless children from different parts of the city and allow this event to be an opportunity for the child to kind of become a buddy with a service member for a fun afternoon.”

The children and service members had the opportunity to tour the ship and interact with the different exhibits and aircraft that were on display.

“I like just seeing the Sailors and the kids have fun,” Butler continued. “They were awestruck being on the USS Kearsarge. Seeing the ship, sitting in some of the vehicles, sitting in the helicopter, it was just an incredible and awesome time for the children.”

Intelligence Specialist Seaman Alexis Marina, assigned to Kearsarge, said she was happy to have spent the day hanging out with the kids.

“I liked the whole experience, but I would say my favorite part was the tour because that’s when we really got the chance to really interact with each child,” Marina said. “The stuff that we take for granted that we see everyday, like going on the flight deck, we don’t appreciate anymore but they are very excited for it. It was just beautiful to see.”

Now in its 29th year, FWNY

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Sgt. Gabby Petticrew A Marine takes a selfie with two children during a tour aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of Fleet Week New York 2017. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen chaperoned 20 children participating in the 11th Annual Project Hope.

A child sits inside the cockpit of an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a tour aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of Fleet Week New York 2017. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen chaperoned 20 children participating in the 11th Annual Project Hope.

Sgt. Gabby Petticrew

A Marine assists a child in performing a function check on an Mark 19 grenade launcher during a tour aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of Fleet Week New York 2017. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen chaperoned 20 children participating in the 11th Annual Project Hope.

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of today’s maritime services.

FWNY will be commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Naval Construction Forces’ “Seabees.” is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and

the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cnrma /.

NEW YORK Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 202 and Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1 helped with revitalization projects in Brooklyn for low to moderate income families, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity NYC, during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY).

The Seabees seized the opportunity to hone their skills by framing walls and installing drywall, while also filling the families with the pride of home ownership.

“We maintain our skills and knowledge from the work we do on these homes,” Builder 2nd Class Michael Case said. “It’s the same type of work that we do when we are overseas.”

The work that the volunteers provided not only helped the families, but also made an impact on the local community.

“My job is focused mainly underwater, but I’m still a builder,” Builder 2nd Class Estephan Lopez assigned to UCT 1 said.

“Underwater is the place for me to be. I love it. But everyone with Habitat for Humanity is very nice and very helpful. They’re just a motivating group of people. I’m happy and excited to be here.”

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Navy Construction Battalion, and the team was in a celebratory mood while maintaining their professional work ethic.

“We’re excited to be here celebrating the Seabee’s 75th birthday during Fleet Week New York,” Lt. John Daly of Fleet Forces Command exclaimed. “The city of New York has been great to us and we’re happy to be working with Habitat for Humanity to give back to this community.”

Habitat NYC, a non-profit organization, transforms lives and communities by building and preserving affordable homes with hard-working families in need, and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing. With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, Habitat NYC builds and preserves homes for ownership by low to moderate income families throughout the five boroughs, creating a stronger and more united New York.

FWNY, now in its 29th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The week-long celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984.

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cnrma /.

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NMCP bikers hit the road for motorcycle safety

By MC2 Terah L. Bryant PORTSMOUTH

In celebration of Motorcycle Safety Month, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) riders shook up their workday by hitting the road to build camaraderie and enjoy the weather.

After morning muster, the riders each completed a safety inspection before hitting the road for the 110-mile trip.

“When we are out there riding, we’re a riding family.

We have the same exact role, to be that safety observer, to maintain awareness and promote a safe program,” Leading Petty Officer of NMCP Motorcycle Safety Program Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joshua Swindle said.

This is the second annual ride hosted by the NMCP Motorcycle Safety Program, but the first ride hosted by an

all new program leadership.

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Carl Del Santo stated that he doesn’t want to just maintain the program. He wants the motorcycle community to be revitalized at NMCP. “The biggest thing we want to do with the program is to promote a safe, fun and interactive program that the riders here at the hospital run,” Swindle said. “We make sure we are in compliance with the instruction, but for every rider in NMCP, it’s their program.”

While on the ride, “We could evaluate the safety among riders [and] ensure they have instilled proper riding behaviors and tactics for group riding and single riding,” Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Aaron Lance said.

“This is a program that allows you to get out and network and meet people on common ground,” Swindle

said. “We all ride, and we all love to ride. This allows us to meet and learn from each other to bond with our shipmates and at the same time, stay in compliance with the instruction.”

“When we pulled away from base it wasn’t a ‘Hey, master chief what’s the plan?’

It was ‘hey, group what are we doing?” Swindle said.

“We had a [hospital corpsman 2nd class] leading in the front, a brand new [seaman] who had only been riding for a few months, up to a master chief whose been doing it for years.”

Currently, 79 riders are registered with the safety program within NMCP and branch health clinics, and 27 Sailors have expressed interested in becoming riders.

Program leadership urges interested Sailors to have a conversation with them as their

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois U.S. Army Master Sgt. Benjamin Park, Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club member, weaves through traffic cones during the Armed Forces Motorcycle Safety event and ride at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. The Green Knights performed safety checks on all the bikes that checked in for the event.

first step.

“We’d like to be able to sit down and talk with them so we know what their expectations are and we can answer any questions that they may have and help them through the process,” Swindle said.

All Sailors who operate, or plan on operating a motorcycle, on or off base are required to attend training courses. At NMCP, the Motorcycle Safety Program requires a copy of the approved request chit three business days before the

course.

“Everyone is required to take a basic riders course,” Swindle said. “There they learn everything they need for learning how to ride and basic concepts. The motorcycle and gear are all provided for them too.”

Once the basic rider’s course is completed, Sailors who ride a sport bike are required to take the advanced riding course for sport bikes.

Sailors who ride a cruiser have the option to complete the cruisers course or the sport bike course. These follow-on, advanced riding courses must be completed within 60 days of purchasing the bike. These courses are valid for three years.

For more news from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, visit www.navy.mil/local/ NMCP/.

MCPON releases FY18 CPO 365 guidance Giordano reminds Sailors to be authentic, competent and courageous, both personally and professionally

Matt Hildreth The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk for the first time.

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano released the CPO 365 Guidance for fiscal year 2018 (FY18).

CPO 365 is a year-long program designed to ensure the chief petty officer (CPO) mess and first class petty officers are continually and steadily developing to succeed in future leadership positions and affords command leadership the flexibility to conduct education and training in alignment with the Navy Ethos and Navy Core Values of honor, courage and commitment.

Giordano is keen on highlighting three core principles of being a confidently humble leader.

Everywhere he goes he reminds Sailors to be authentic, competent and courageous, both personally and professionally, in every aspect of their life.

“By speaking from our own learned experiences and using history to reinforce our steely grit as a Navy, we gain a deeper trust from those we lead,” Giordano said. “We un-

MC2 Christopher Gordon Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano speaks with Sailors and answers questions during an all-hands call at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily.

derstand the decisions we make require us to be risk takers and that it takes courage to lead from the front with conviction.”

Giordano said the guidance for this year incorporates feedback from the fleet received during his travels and brought to him by the CPO community through the fleets. Since becoming the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy on September 2nd, 2016, Giordano has traveled to Norfolk, San Diego, Key West, Hawaii, Millington, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Djibouti, the Pacific Northwest, the U.K., Spain, Italy and Greece speaking with

Sailors in every community at every level.

“I’ve been traveling the fleet quite a bit for the past nine months, asking Sailors what they want out of this program,” Giordano said. “I think the results of that input are well incorporated into this year’s guidance.”

This summer he is scheduled to visit 7th Fleet accomplishing his goal of touching each Navy area of responsibility within the first year since assuming office. He has spoken with Sailors from 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 10th fleet, various Flag officers and members of Congress and attended

several formal Navy events and spoken at dozens of all hands calls, all while maintaining a home, being a husband and a father.

“Authentic people know who they are, they speak from their own experiences and know how to define these things,” Giordano said. “At the end of the day, no words on paper are truly going to be able to have Sailors understand authenticity, competence and courageousness until you get up and have a conversation with them, face to face, eye to eye and they can look at you and understand where you are coming from.”

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy is the senior enlisted person in the Navy and serves as the senior enlisted leader of the Navy, an advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations and to the Chief of Naval Personnel in matters dealing with enlisted personnel and their families. Giordano is the 14th MCPON. More information on the CPO 365 guidance can be found on the MCPON’s page at www.navy.mil / mcpon /index.asp. For more news from Master Chief Petty Offi cer of the Navy, visit www.navy.mil / local /mcpon /.

FWNY | Nearly 3,700 servicemembers participate in community relations projects Continued from A1 and Coast Guardsmen participated in numerous community relations projects, including visits to local area schools, revitalization projects with Habitat for Humanity and outreach efforts through Project HOPE, as well as assisting in soup kitchens and senior centers to provide a helping hand to the citizens of New York who graciously hosted them.

At public venues, such Eisenhower Park, Navy (USN) and Marine Corps (USMC) aviation teams showcased a variety of troop insertions, Coast Guard (USCG) helicopters demonstrated search and rescue operations, and Navy divers showcased their skills in Times Square.

Navy Band Northeast,

FWNY is the city’s timehonored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

MC2 Shamira Purifoy Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen march in the Greenpoint Memorial Day Parade as part of 2017 Fleet Week New York.

as well as the USCG Silent Drill Team and USMC Battle Color Detachment, performed for thousands of onlookers throughout the city.

Service members also participated in a reenlistment

and promotion ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, which celebrated service members’ renewed commitment to uniformed military service.

More than 35,000 citizens visited and toured U.S.

Naval Academy, Navy and USCG ships, witnessing firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. Ships were open for public tours.

Now in its 29th year,

For more information on FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork. com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. FWNY photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/ fwnypao and Instagram at www.instagram.com/fleetweeknyc.

construction of this incredible warship. It is because of them that Ford performed so well during acceptance trials, as noted by the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey.”

“Well done to our shipbuilding partners, Ford’s crew and everyone who supported them,” Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Adm. Tom Moore said, who also embarked for acceptance trials.

Ford is the lead ship of its class and the first new-design aircraft carrier delivered to the Navy since USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in 1975. It is also the first aircraft carrier to join the fleet since USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) delivered in 2009.

The future USS Gerald R. Ford honors the 38th president of the United States and pays tribute to his lifetime of service to the nation in the Navy and in the U.S. government.

The next generation of aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford class delivers unprecedented flexibility to the fleet. Due to a larger flight deck, the ability to host more aircraft, additional weapons and aviation fuel storage, and the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and Advanced Arresting Gear, Ford will be able to increase sortie rates by one-third when compared to the Nimitz-class. Further, the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier generates three times the amount of electricity as previous classes and is designed to rapidly add capabilities as new systems become available over the course of its projected 50-year service life.

Ford will be commissioned into the fleet this summer, formally placing the ship into active service. Following this, there will be a “shakedown” period where the ship will conduct several at-sea events to provide longer underway periods for the ship’s crew to operate and train on ship’s systems. In addition, planned deferred work will be performed, and any deficiencies identified during trials will be addressed during in-port periods.

Ford is expected to be operational in 2020 following achievement of initial operational capability.

For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www. navy.mil/local/navsea/.

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MC2 Brianna Jones The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the class of 2017 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. This year’s class graduated 1,053 men and women, including 768 Navy ensigns, 259 Marine Corps second lieutenants and 17 foreign officers.

U.S. Naval Academy graduates class of 2017 From Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, MD.

The U.S. Naval Academy graduated 1,053 new Navy and Marine Corps officers at the annual graduation and commissioning ceremony May 26 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The graduating class includes 768 Navy ensigns and 259 Marine Corps second lieutenants. Among the graduates are two interservice commissions into the U.S. Air Force.

Seventeen foreign exchange students also graduated from the academy, hailing from Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Montenegro, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. These officers will return to serve in their home countries’ militaries.

U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Ted Carter addressed the Class of 2017 about the momentous occasion.

“You are joining a long and storied lineage,” Carter said. He referenced the Class of 1917 who a

the graduating class.

Six midshipmen received prestigious graduate scholarships, including one Rhodes Scholarship, one Truman Scholarship, one Gates Cambridge Scholarship, one Fulbright Scholarship and two Schwarzman Scholarships.

The Naval Academy varsity sports record for the 2016-2017 academic year is 306-184-6.

In just its second season in a conference, Navy football won the AAC West Division title after sharing the division crown with Houston in its first year. Specifically, Navy’s senior class finished with a 37-16 (.698) record, the most wins by a class over a four-year period.

Eight Navy teams made it to the 2017 NCAA Apr Honors List.

The Navy women’s lacrosse team recently beat #2-ranked UNC MC2 Brianna Jones and will play Boston College toU.S. Naval Academy midshipmen toss their covers in the air during the graduation and commissioning ceremony at night in their first Final Four.

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The “hat toss,” now a traditional ending to the cerThe midshipmen also excelled emony, originated at the Naval Academy in 1912 and is a symbolic and visual end to the four-year program. on the community service front, giving approximately 25,000 volcentury ago graduated early to join and went on to fight in Vietnam, re- of selfless service continues today unteer hours to the local and nathe fight in World War I. turning home to civil unrest. with the Class of 2017.” tional community. More than 500 He also spoke about the Class of “Still they sacrificed, still they Carter went on to talk about the 1967 who 50 years ago graduated endured,” Carter said. “This legacy academic and athletic prowess of » See GRADUATES | B6

UK, France, US sign trilateral submarine agreement MC2 Joshua Fulton Capt. Carlos Rodriguez presents an emergency care seminar to local doctors at Khahn Hoa General Hospital during a medical exchange as a part of Pacific Partnership 2017 Khanh Hoa May 22.

Enduring friendships enable future success during Pacific Partnership 2017 11 years of Pacific Partnership missions to Vietnam, building upon the success of previous KHANH HOA, VIETNAM Pacific Partnership missions Pacific Partnership 2017 to enhance regional relationmissions to Da Nang and ships.

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From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs MANAMA, BAHRAIN

Strategic Oceanic Forces (ALFOST) Vice Adm. Louis-Michel Guillaume and Commander of Operations of the Royal Navy Rear Adm. Robert K. Tarrant at Donegan’s headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

This agreement follows the signing of a document

by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, First Sea Lord of the United Kingdom Adm. Sir Philip Jones and French Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Christophe Prazuck, in London.

Naval leaders from the U.K., France and the U.S. signed an agreement designed to increase coordination for anti-submarine warfare activities of the three countries as they operate in the 5th Fleet area of operations.

Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Vice Adm. Kevin M. Donegan signed the trilateral agreement with Commander of French Submarine and »

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Memorial Day observance ceremony adds names to Pensacola Vietnam Wall

By Ensign Jacob Kotlarski NAS Pensacola Public Affairs Office PENSACOLA, FLA.

A special unveiling of 140 names being added to the Vietnam Memorial Wall South was the highlight of the annual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, May 28, 2017, at the Pensacola

Veterans Memorial Park.

Guest speaker retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Scott Moyer was honored to be a part of this ceremony.

“All these names are very real people,” Moyer said. “I don’t know what words could ever put into » See WALL | B6

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HeroesatHome American Gold Star Mothers host 2nd annual tribute journey Fleet Week afternoon tea

By MC2 Carla Giglio NAVINFO East NEW YORK

Gold Star family members, senior officers, New York City officials and volunteers gathered at The Lowell hotel for the 2nd annual Tribute Journey Fleet Week Afternoon Tea service to honor those families who have lost family members during military service, May 26.

The intimate gathering took place in conjunction with 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY) activities.

The DOD recognizes the families of the fallen by giving them a Gold Star Lapel Button. This button is a visual reminder of the price the service member and their family paid in service to our country.

“This is a precarious time in history,” Kathryn Cross said, a Gold Star Mother, organizer of the event and artist. “Now, more than ever we need to honor each other and the losses we have suffered.”

Ninety-three American Gold Star Mothers and 312 volunteers, both domestically and internationally, honor their lost loved-ones by dedicating their time and efforts to creating handmade greeting cards, or “thanks of service.” These cards are then distributed to veteran hospitals in more than 17 countries and ships at sea. In the last 9 years, over a quarter of a million cards have been distributed.

Others in attendance were Commander of Navy Region MidAtlantic Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, Chairman of the United Veterans War Council Doug McGowan and Commissioner of The Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs in New York City and a retired Army brigadier general Loree Sutton.

“It is important as human beings to be real about what we are asking [of our service members] when we

Photos by MC2 Shamira Purifoy Service members, Gold Star family members and local officials attend the 2nd annual Tribute Journey Fleet Week New York afternoon tea hosted in conjunction with the American Gold Star Mother’s, Inc, at the Lowell Hotel in New York.

Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Admiral Jack Scorby, speaks at the 2nd annual Tribute Journey Fleet Week afternoon tea.

lose them,” Sutton said. “Is it worth it? Was it worth it? That is not my question to answer. The service member answered this question through their service. Whatever solace this offers, we are all in this together.”

Scorby spoke briefly, expressing his gratitude for the chance to attend the event and honor the Gold Star families.

Now in its 29th year, FWNY is

Tribute Journey founder Kathryn Cross poses at the 2nd annual Tribute Journey Fleet Week New York afternoon tea.

the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tristate area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnrma /.

A table is set for the 2nd annual Tribute Journey Fleet Week New York afternoon tea.

Heartbreak fridge “ The summer military moving season is upon us, which means it’s probably time to say good-bye to some very good friends.

There will be farewell fire pits, hugs on the driveway and even a few tears.

But moving requires cleaning out the pantry and refrigerator, so this otherwise sad occasion may also come with parting gifts.

Admit it, you have a bottle of mustard, a can of cooking spray, a block of creamed cheese, or some other food item in your kitchen that you did not purchase. We know you didn’t pay for that jar of Spanish olives, did you?

I’m not accusing anyone of being a thief. To the contrary, I’m merely pointing out a unique aspect of military spouse culture: It’s all about giving.

You make friends at each duty station and even if friendships are brief, each friend bequeaths to you fond memories of afternoons chatting on the patio during deployments, of the time she took care of your dog when you visited your parents, of the night you brought her wine and Dove Bars because

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she was crying over her husband’s new orders.

But her final gift to you is something that, even though it will last for many months to come, seems so thoughtless, perfunctory and random: that bottle of cocktail sauce that was on the door of her refrigerator.

What gives?

Receiving a bag of turkey meatballs may seem like an insult, but this simple gesture between spouses is actually quite poignant.

You certainly don’t need her half-used tub of margarine, but it’s a lasting symbol of her appreciation for your support and friendship. She gave these things to you because that’s what we do—we share travel tips and power tools, hairdressers and babysitters, laughter and tears, the challenges and rewards of military life.

And, we share leftover Shake’N Bake.

Your military spouse friend didn’t mean to offend you with that jar of capers.

... in our military community, when you give understanding, camaraderie and support, that is exactly what you will get back. Well, that, and a jar of horseradish.”

In fact, she tried very hard to salvage the food in her kitchen by concocting strange casseroles and feeding them to her family. She layered them with melted cheese and cracker crumbs to disguise the can of French-style green beans, that pack of hot dogs with freezer burn, and that bag of stiffened minimarshmallows.

But her family eventually got fed up with her magical mystery meals, and that’s when she thought of you.

Funnily enough, I can’t remember the countless duds and delights I gave to neighbors and friends before our last eleven military moves. The stress of each move has a way of blurring those details. In my haste, if I gave away old bottles of Worcestershire or moldy blocks of cheese, my sincerest apologies.

Ironically, I have an un-

canny memory of the many kitchen items given to me in my 23 years as a military spouse. I never did manage to find a use for them, but I was nonetheless grateful for the cocktail onions my friend Natalie gave me. I was touched by the frozen chicken tenders from Eileen, the maple syrup from Michelle, the grapeseed oil from Bud and the homemade spaghetti sauce from Mercedes.

Useful or not, I recognized each item given and received for what it was: A tiny memento of our friendship.

So, when you see that bottle of Catalina dressing on your refrigerator door that no one in your family likes, don’t be annoyed. Instead, remember that in our military community, when you give understanding, camaraderie and support,

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Well, that, and a jar of horseradish.

Sure, watching your friend’s toddler while she goes to her prenatal appointments can be a pain. Yes, the monthly potlucks can sometimes be a bore. No doubt, getting a phone call from a worried squadron wife right in the middle of the Bachelorette can be really annoying.

But think of it like this: She may have given you a lousy that bottle of ketchup that only cost about a buck-seventy-five, but the unspoken understanding and support your fellow military spouse offered when you were in need was nothing short of priceless.

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Chief of Naval Research issues challenge for innovation and the future force

Participants of the U.S.-Japan bilateral amphibious and mine warfare staff talks pose for a group photo in front of the minecountermeasures support ship JS Bungo (MST464).

From Office of Naval Research ARLINGTON, VA.

The Chief of Naval Research (CNR) has issued a historic call for innovative ideas to support the Navy and Marine Corps of the future.

Leap-ahead technologies and cuttingedge concepts are the focus of the new CNR Concept Challenge, with finalists to be announced at the Naval Future Force S&T Expo, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., July 20-21. The Expo is co-sponsored by the American Society of Naval Engineers.

“I am looking for visionary ideas that really get out in front of the rapid, everaccelerating technology development and deployment cycle,” said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. David J. Hahn. “With new advances taking place at breakneck speeds, across multiple domains, the truth is that the ‘Navy and Marine Corps After Next’ is being created right now.”

“I need people to think big, and then imagine even more.”

The concepts in the CNR Challenge need to keep naval ships, aircraft and personnel always at an advantage, and help Sailors and Marines either deter conflict or win decisively and return safely.

“We want our men and women on the front lines to have such a dominant technological edge that potential adversaries don’t even try to challenge us,” Hahn said.

All idea submissions will be reviewed by a team of subject matter experts within the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Finalists must be registered for the Expo to be selected and will be announced at the event by the CNR during his opening remarks.

The Expo provides an opportunity for finalists to meet with appropriate ONR subject matter experts and program officers for further exploration of each concept— and potential for follow-on work.

For more information, visit www.onr. navy.mil.

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US, Japan forces meet in Kure to set milestones for improved bilateral capabilities in amphibious, mine warfare From Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs KURE, JAPAN

U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force personnel comprising 34 different commands across ground, maritime and air services met for bilateral amphibious and mine warfare discussions.

The staff talks were hosted by Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s Mine Warfare Command, Japan’s counterpart to the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Force 7th Fleet.

This year marked the 14th time these two staffs have met to maintain and enhance the bilateral partnership as well as dialogue on increasing integration for training and operations. Beginning last year, the talks were opened up to include landing force counterparts from U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self Defense force units. This year, the participation was extended even further to include Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel.

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ties represented, the focus of this year’s talks was joint capability: maximizing synergy between air, ground, and maritime assets and personnel. Participants outlined future bilateral opportunities and training goals that will further tactical operations and interoperability in both amphibious and mine warfare, leveraging joint capabilities.

“We are grateful for Japan and the Mine Warfare Force staff hosting us this year,” Commander of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Rear Adm. Marc Dalton said. “These talks ensure our two forces have common appreciation of each other’s capabilities, procedures, and vision for amphibious and mine warfare, but also an established plan for training and improving together in the future. We look forward deepening this partnership that is a central part our two nation’s longstanding alliance, which in turn is critical component of regional stability.”

Topics of the staff talks included command and control, air space management, and training

certification, in addition to analyzing upcoming opportunities for bilateral exchange.

Those in attendance felt the talks were valuable and recognized that enhancing the U.S.-Japan alliance was predicated on investing in relationships between forces.

“The strength of this alliance is built on relationships,” Commanding General of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Brig.

Gen. John Jansen said. “Those gathered at this year’s staff talks personify what a meaningful relationships between allies looks like. Over the last year, we’ve been together during the command post exercise Yama Sakura in Okinawa and operated side-byside at sea aboard JS Hyuga during Keen Sword-we’ve spent a lot of time together.”

Jansen added that through relationships the end result is stability in the region.

“These relationships are the kind we need to demonstrate strength to ensure ‘peace through strength’ that will lead to peace

and stability to the region,” he said.

Participants also had the opportunity to tour the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force LCAC facility, the Maritime Officer Candidate School and the Naval History Museum.

Participating commands included the Japan Joint Staff, Air Defense Command, Western Army, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Prep Uni, Self Defense Fleet, III MEF, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Amphibious Squadron 11, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Naval Beach Unit 7.

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DOD medical professionals engage with partner nations in Singapore during APMHE 2017 From Task Force 73 Public Affairs SINGAPORE

Medical professionals and leaders from across the Department of Defense engaged with partner nation colleagues while participating in the Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange 17 (APMHE) in Singapore May 23-26.

The Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange is a multilateral military health cooperation forum that brings medical professionals together from allied and partner nations across the Indo-AsiaPacific region to create dialogue and exchange knowledge on critical health care challenges and medical readiness initiatives.

“The partnerships formed at APMHE are absolutely essential in responding to Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief [HADR] missions,” Command Surgeon of U.S. Pacific Command Rear Adm. Brian Pecha said. “The ability for senior medical leaders to know one another and have the ability to pick up the phone and talk to someone they know when asking for assistance is very helpful.”

Pecha went on to explain that the Indo-AsiaPacific is in what scientists call the “Pacific Ring of Fire” due to the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. Pecha said it’s not about if, but when, partner nations will need to work collectively to contend with disasters and bring medical professionals together.

“If you look at history, we have not been involved in combat operations in the Pacific in nearly 75 years,” Pecha said. “However, every year there are natural disasters, where the U.S. works closely and collaborates to assist partner nations. The Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange, along with all of our training, focuses primarily on what we are going to encounter now as opposed to what we might have to do in the future.”

MC1 Maria Garza Rear Adm. Brian S. Pecha, command surgeon of U.S. Pacific Command, participates in an interview at a medical symposium during exercise Balikatan 2017.

The annual U.S-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and counterterrorism.

The Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange emphasizes a cooperative approach providing U.S. military medical professionals the opportunity to engage with partner nation medical colleagues in an open forum of exchange.

“APMHE is an event that brings many nations together to understand each other’s capabilities; how we approach a situation may be different from the way one of our partner nations solves it,” U.S. Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Terry Moulton said. “Learning from each other and partnering with each other strengthens the stability of the region and our cooperation as militaries.”

Subject Matter Expert Exchanges like the Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange are based on common goals that provide a significant benefit to the security of participating countries by increasing medical and health cooperation among allied and partner nations.

The ability to employ medical care and resources is paramount to the U.S. Pacific Command’s (PACOM) mission. Working with Indo-Asia-Pacific military senior leaders and delegates, the Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange enhances multilateral cooperation and advances PACOM goals of interoperability and regional stability.

For more news from Commander, Task Force 73, visit www.navy.mil / local /ctf 73/.

Photos by MC2 Christopher Gordon President Donald J. Trump speaks to service members and their families onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella during an all-hands call. This visit marks President Trump’s last stop of his first trip abroad since taking office.

President Donald J. Trump visits NAS Sigonella

By MC2 Christopher Gordon Naval Air Station Sigonella Public Affairs SIGONELLA, SICILY

President Donald J. Trump visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella and held an all-hands call with service members May 27, as part of his first visit abroad since taking office.

Trump’s visit to Sigonella marks his last stop on a nineday trip overseas, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Belgium, the Vatican and Italy.

During his remarks Trump thanked the 8th grade class from Sigonella Middle School for their participation in his inaugural parade.

“It’s an image I will always remember, your smiling faces right out in front the White House carrying that great big beautiful American flag. Thank you kids,” Trump said. “You traveled all the way from Italy to support my inauguration so today I’m glad to be here. I traveled a long way to support you and it’s my honor.”

Trump continued with remarks focused on his trip abroad and the conclusion with the G7 Summit. He claimed it was a tremendously productive meeting where he strengthened bonds with America’s closest allies.

“I laid out our vision for economic growth and fair trade in support of good paying jobs and even great paying middle class jobs and more. I called for much greater security and cooperation in matters of terrorism, immigration and migration to protect our citizens,” Trump said. “We made extraordinary gains on this historic trip to advance the

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MC2 Christopher Gordon President Donald J. Trump poses for a photo with the 8th grade class from Sigonella Middle School at Naval Air Station Sigonella after an all-hands call. These students marched during Trump’s presidential inauguration parade in January.

security and prosperity of the United States, our friends and our allies, and we paved the way for a new era of cooperation among the nations of the world to defeat the common enemy of terrorism and provide our children with a much more hopeful future.”

This is the first time a sitting U.S. President has visited NAS Sigonella and around 900 Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Soldiers and civilians attended the historic event.

“We are very excited to be able to host the president and have the opportunity to let him speak to our service members,” Commanding Officer of NAS Sigonella Capt. Brent Trickel said. “We work very hard here at Sigonella so it’s nice to show off to the commander in chief what we do.”

Furthermore, Trump thanked every service member and civilian in the audience for their service and pledged to always protect those who protect the American people.

He continued, saying those have poured out their hearts, souls and blood for the United States will always be paid with gratitude in return.

“This is why I knew I had to

conclude my trip right here in Sigonella, with the dedicated service members that make our future so bright, so proud, because I’m so proud of the future we’re going to have,” Trump said. “The men and women of the United States military have been the greatest force for peace and justice in the history of the world. I want you to know that you have a commander in chief who will never ever forget. You will always be remembered. I will give you my complete and unshakable support.”

In closing, Trump told the story of Medal of Honor recipient John Joseph Parole and the sacrifice he made for his country.

“This Memorial Day we remember him [Parle] and all the brave men and women like him who give their last breath in defense of our country,” Trump continued. “We honor their memory and their sacrifice and we also hope to honor them with our deeds to prove worthy of their sacrifice-because there is no peace without those willing to bear the scars and wounds of war.

There is no strength without those brave enough to protect

the weak and the people that need protection. And there is no prosperity at home with out those willing to shoulder our burdens overseas.”

Naval Air Station Sigonella: “The Hub of the Med,” is a U.S. Navy installation and an Italian Air Force base in Sicily, Italy. Just as a ship performs lines of operation that provide a capability, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia bases perform the same eight lines of operation to provide capability to the fleet, joint and allied forces. These eight lines of operation are: air operations, port operations, safety, security, housing, MWR, Fleet and Family Services and what is called the core: the fuels, water and power that keep the bases running. Through our lines of operation, our installations are force multipliers that maximize combat capability of operational units.

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnre/.

For more news from Naval Air Station Sigonella, visit www.navy.mil/local/nassig/.

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CARAT 2017 series begins strengthening maritime partnerships, increasing regional cooperation From Task Force 73 Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs SATTAHIP, THAILAND

The 23rd annual Cooperation AďŹ&#x201A;oat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series between the Royal Thai Navy and the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps commenced in Sattahip, Thailand, May 29.

As the premier naval engagement in South and Southeast Asia, CARAT provides a regional venue to address shared maritime security priorities, enhance interoperability among participating forces, and develop sustained naval partnerships with nations across South and Southeast Asia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our engagement through CARAT provides the U.S. and Thailand an opportunity to strengthen our alliance and maritime partnership in very meaningful ways,â&#x20AC;? Commander of Task Force (CTF) 73 Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The complexity of the training and the diverse cadre of Sailors and Marines allow us to deepen relationships at all levels and create bonds of trust that span generations within our forces.â&#x20AC;?

CARAT Thailand 2017 consists of eight days of shore-based and at-sea training events in multiple warfare areas. The exercise features a robust sea phase with surface warfare maneuvering tactics, small-boat operations, manned and unmanned helicopter ďŹ&#x201A;ight operations, communication exercises and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have another complex exercise planned this year, and I think that speaks to the strength of our partnership developed through many years of executing CARAT events together,â&#x20AC;? Deputy Commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7 Capt. Alexis Walker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year our planners continue to push the envelope and develop more sophisticated training events, ensuring our forces are ready to operate together and respond effectively to any crisis.â&#x20AC;?

The shore phase will involve training across a range of naval competencies, including visit, board, search and seizure operations, diving and salvage, explosive

MC2 Joshua Fulton Royal Thai navy Deputy Commander of Frigate Squadron 2 Capt. Suranan and Commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7 Capt. H.B. Le, address the ofďŹ cial party in June 2016 during the opening ceremony of Cooperation AďŹ&#x201A;oat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2016. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

ordnance disposal, medical training and others. Community service events will be held throughout the exercise, and once again, the 7th Fleet Rock Band â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orient Expressâ&#x20AC;? will perform at multiple venues in the Sattahip and Pattaya regions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 7th Fleet Band has enjoyed playing throughout Pattaya City for numerous years now,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Senior Enlisted Leader of U.S. 7th Fleet Band Senior Chief Musician Guy L. Gregg said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The enthusiastic crowd response along with the positive interaction with the local population always makes Thailand one of the premiere stops on CARAT.â&#x20AC;?

Thailand has been part of the CARAT exercise series since it began in 1995, and 2017 marks 184 years of continued diplomatic relations with the United States.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exercise reďŹ&#x201A;ects more than two decades of increasingly complex training ashore, at sea and in the air.

U.S. assets participating in CARAT Thailand 2017

include staff from CTF 73 and Commander, Destroyer Squardron (CDS) 7, USS Coronado (LCS 4), USNS Millinocket (T-EPF-3), a P-3C Orion, Marines from 3rd Marine Division based in Okinawa, Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 1, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, and the 7th Fleet Rock Band â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orient Express.â&#x20AC;?

Phases vary based on exercise locations, mutual training goals and participating assets. Many CARAT phases feature a broad range of naval competencies including surface warfare; undersea warfare; air defense and amphibious warfare; maritime security operations; riverine operations; jungle warfare; explosive ordnance disposal; combat construction; diving and salvage; search and rescue; maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation; maritime domain awareness; military law; public affairs; military medicine; and humanitarian assistance and di-

saster response.

In the Philippines, CARAT will transition into a maritime training activity, focused on civil-military operations and counter-terrorism training.

The maritime engagement will also include a series of subject matter expert exchanges between participating forces.

The Singapore phase of CARAT will continue in 2017 under the name PaciďŹ c GrifďŹ n and will be held in Guam, alternating back to Singapore every other year under the name CARAT Singapore. This change in yearly venues allows the two navies to advance the complexity of maritime training utilizing diverse naval platforms and training areas. While the exercise series remains bilateral at its core, additional countries will participate in select CARAT 2017 exercises making those phases trilateral or multilateral.

CARAT 2017 will continue to feature complex and relevant naval training and se-

Lance Cpl. Carl King The USS Stethem (DDG 63) sails in formation with ships from the Royal Thai navy during combined operations at sea in June 2016 in support of Cooperation AďŹ&#x201A;oat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand.

curity engagements. Its continuing relevance for more than two decades speaks to the high quality of exercise events and the enduring value of regional cooperation among allies and partners in South and Southeast Asia.

As U.S. 7th Fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive agent for theater security cooperation in South and Southeast Asia, Commander, Task Force 73 and Destroyer Squadron 7 conduct advanced planning, organize resources, and directly support the ex-

ecution of maritime exercises and engagements, such as PaciďŹ c Partnership, the bilateral CARAT series, the Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with Vietnam, and the multi-lateral Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

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Hawaii program analyst embraces Filipino heritage

By Krista Cummins Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM

During Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific Acquisition Program Analyst Tracy Flores credits her Filipino heritage to shaping the person she is today.

Flores is of full Filipino descent and both parents were born and raised in the Philippines. They instilled in her many values from the Filipi-

no culture that helped shape her work ethic and everyday life. Through her parents’ experiences, she learned about the challenges and rewards of hard work at an early age.

“Both of my parents’ families came from very humble beginnings, but I discovered that this is where our rich legacy of having a spirit of excellence, hard work and integrity was built,” Flores said. “My parents continued

to emphasize to my sister and I to never stop learning and preached that education is a privilege.”

Flores graduated from Waipahu High School and later attended S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. She is currently attending U.S. Naval War College, College of Distance Education, Fleet Seminar; and also serves as the vice president of Young Government Leaders, Honolulu chapter,

which is a non-profit organization that strives to educate, inspire and transform current and future leaders of the Government.

“Drawing from my experiences of visiting the Philippines has taught me to stay humble and to appreciate everything I have. I am proud to say that my Filipino culture has influenced every aspect of my life as a wife, mom, professional and as a person overall.”

Flores can converse with her grandmother in Tagalog, which has given her the op-

portunity to learn more about the Filipino culture and her family’s rich history. She now places great importance on making sure she passes on these same values and traditions to her sons as they also learn to speak the Tagalog language.

Flores’ favorite family tradition during Christmas is celebrating with Simbang Gabi (night mass) followed by a Noche Buena (good night) feast. Every holiday season, the Flores home is adorned with a parol, which is a star-shaped Christmas

lantern from the Philippines.

She says this traditional Filipino decoration is an expression of the shared faith, hope and triumph of light over darkness because of the birth of Christ.

On her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, hiking, singing karaoke and traveling.

For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/ local/navfachq/.

PARTNERSHIP | Shared commitment to excellent

Cmdr. Robert Sheu from Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton assists local doctors and nurses in providing physical therapy to a patient at Nha Trang Traditional and Rehab Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2017 Khanh Hoa May 24.

medical care creates strong international relations Continued from B1

work together, sharing their knowledge and expertise to enhance humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities, personal relationships are developed which enable the positive results of future engagements by establishing friendships that transcend the mission.

Individuals such as Capt.

Keshav Nayak, director, Cardiac Cathlabs Naval Medical Center San Diego, have been a major part of developing the sustained success of Pacific Partnership missions in Vietnam by developing personal connections with local doctors during multiple mission engagements.

“My first Pacific Partnership mission was in 2010, where I was the cardiologist

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on board the USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) for Pacific Partnership 2010, visiting Quy Nhon in central Vietnam,” Nayak said. “Since then I have led the interventional cardiology subject-matter expert exchange team on Pacific Partnership 2015, 2016 and 2017, all in Da Nang. I have also had the good fortune of visiting Hanoi to tie up with the Military 103 hospital and the military medical school there.”

Nayak’s rapport with Vietnamese medical experts is the result of a professional camaraderie developed by working side-by-side to treat local patients during multiple years of Pacific Partnership medical exchanges.

The shared commitment to providing excellent medical care creates a dynamic

partnership between mission participants and local doctors that outlasts the mission stop, cultivating stronger international relations through the development of personal connections.

“We have a very close bond in Da Nang with the cardiologists at Da Nang General Hospital due to our repeat engagements there, and I exchange advice and consultation with them through email long after the mission ends,” Nayak said. “These missions provide improved capability, capacity and relationship building at the national and individual level.”

Nayak continued, “I derive great personal and professional satisfaction interacting with my counterparts in Vietnam to take care of patients together. We gain tremen-

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dous expertise in practicing medical diplomacy by getting through natural language, cultural and societal barriers and deriving great project success with excellent outcomes.”

The enduring connections created through repeated medical engagements extend to the patients who receive the combined care of U.S.

Navy medical professionals and local Vietnamese doctors and nurses, generating positive results for all involved.

“Seeing the patients we treated from 2015 and 2016 this year was very rewarding.

The patients remembered our team and what we did for them,” Nayak said. “It is very humbling and an experience I will cherish forever.”

Now in its 12th year, Pacific Partnership continues to enhance regional partnerships and host-nation relationships through civilmilitary cooperation, medical exchanges, and intergovernmental agency coordination.

For more news from Commander, Task Force 73, visit www.navy.mil/local/ctf73/.

groundwork for more operations, enhanced undersea cooperation

Continued from B1 In that document, the three chiefs of their respective navies affirmed their commitment to enhanced interoperability.

“We believe this increased trilateral cooperation will help secure a future that is not only in the interests of our three nations, but in the common interests of our allies, partners, and all like-minded nations who are committed to peace, prosperity and maritime security,” an excerpt from the statement read.

“This agreement expands upon the 2017 trilateral maritime talks between the leaders of our respective navies and codifies a practical framework on how we will operate in the 5th Fleet area of operations when it comes to coordinating anti-submarine warfare opera-

MC2 Victoria Kinney Commander of French Submarine and Strategic Oceanic Forces Vice Adm. Louis-Michel Guillaume, left, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Vice Adm. Kevin M. Donegan, middle and Commander for Operations of the Royal navy Rear Adm. Robert K. Tarrant, sign an agreement to increase coordination for anti-submarine warfare activities between France, the U.S. and the U.K.

tions,” Donegan said. “This agreement lays the groundwork for executing more operations together and enhancing cooperation in the undersea domain. The end result is saf-

er, more effective operations that work in the best interest of all three countries.”

“Our nations have operated regularly in close cooperation for many years, but the agree-

ment signed today, which followed the trilateral meeting of our respective Chiefs of Navy in March, allows our navies to reach a standardized level in anti-submarine warfare coordination across the region,” Guillaume said. “We thus will have right away in the 5th Fleet area of operations a high-level basis of cooperation to improve our operational results in undersea warfare.”

The U.S., U.K. and French navies regularly operate together in the 5th Fleet. France has deployed its nuclear aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle twice to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. In 2015, a French admiral, embarked on Charles de Gaulle, commanded NAVCENT’s Task Force (TF) 50, a U.S. task force. A Royal Navy admiral also assumed command of TF 50 last

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We thus will have right away in the 5th Fleet area of operations a high-level basis of cooperation to improve our operational results in undersea warfare.”

Commander of French Submarine and Strategic Oceanic Forces (ALFOST) Vice Adm. Louis-Michel Guillaume November while embarked aboard the amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Ocean.

Additionally, both navies have had ships serving as part of TF 50 and with the Combined Maritime Forces in the region.

U.S. 5th Fleet’s area of operations encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the In-

WALL | Memorial is one-half scale replica of wall in Washington, D.C. Continued from B1 perspective that brave men and women gave their lives so we could be here today.”

Among the names being added were four members of “The Lost Back End Crew,” Lt. Walter Linzy; ATC Joseph Aubin; ATR3 Richard Stocker and ATR3 Richard Hunt, of an EA-3B Skywarrior aircraft from Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2).

The Lost Back End Crew received this name after having to bail out over the South China Sea during an in-flight emergency while en route to a combat mission May 26, 1966.

The men were never heard from again.

Control of the aircraft was regained after the back end crew bailed out. Lt. Colin Pemberton, the navigator who stayed aboard the plane, recorded their bail out as “Lost Back End Crew” in his logbook.

The four men were not origi-

nally listed on the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial because they were not originally identified as “combat casualties” by the Department of Defense. Stephanie Loper, Hunt’s niece, spearheaded the campaign to fix that and have the names added to the memorial in Washington so they could be properly remembered for their efforts in the Vietnam War. Loper’s campaign was officially a success when the names were added to the memorial in 2012.

The ceremony in Pensacola took place on the same weekend 51 years after the Lost Back End Crew incident.

Loper said being a part of the project gave her the opportunity to meet the family members of the rest of the Lost Back End Crew. She attended the ceremony with Jay Aubin, the father of one of the four lost men.

“Through them I got to meet my uncle,” she said.

Loper’s uncle died five years

before she was born.

Capt. Mark Stockfish, commodore Training Air Wing Six in Pensacola, has a direct link to the campaign to honor the men.

He was the commanding officer of VQ-2 when Loper approached the command for help with the project. He and his wife were present for both sets of name unveilings in Washington and Pensacola.

“Memorial Day is a great time for this ceremony,” Stockfish said. “It lets us remember all of our shipmates, especially the ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice like the Lost Back End Crew. I am so glad that I got to represent VQ-2 at both ceremonies and show that we remember our fallen comrades.”

Wall South is a one-half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and is the only permanent memorial structure in the United States for the Vietnam War outside of the nation’s capital.

Unlike the Washington memorial, which adds names annually, Wall South does not update names regularly. The 140 names added to Wall South this year are in coordination with the names updated on the Washington memorial over the years.

For more information on the Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park visit www.veteransmemorialparkpensacola.com/page/ home or www.vietvet.org/wallsobk.htm For more information on a modern naval officer’s involvement in the project visit http:// usnhistory.navylive.dodlive. mil/2017/05/25/lost-back-endcrew/ For more information on the Lost Back End Crew visit http://archive.kitsapsun. com/northwest-navy-life/ whidbey/the-story-ofthe-lost-back-end-crewep-492413350-357276071.html or http://lostbackendcrew. com/.

dian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cusnc/.

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‘ready to lead, fight and win,’ superintendent says Continued from B1 midshipmen were involved in the Midshipman Action Group, which organizes more than 50 service projects throughout the academic year.

“I can state one indisputable fact: the Class of 2017 is prepared,” Carter said. “You are ready to join our Navy and Marine Corps team, to lead, fight and win.”

Guest speaker Vice President Michael Pence agreed.

“Today you’ll become leaders in the world’s greatest force for good,” Pence said. “All of you who do so are patriots.

You’re the pride of your family, and you’re the pride of the American

people. You’re the best of us.”

Pence encouraged the graduates to mentally write their own story, then “go live it.”

“Trust your training, and the principles you learned here, and you’ll have success. Remember that character is destiny,” he said. “Be men and women of integrity.”

“You bear the burden with honor, courage and commitment,” Pence continued. “All of you will be called to duty.

Always remember you follow in the wake of heroes.”

For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil /local /usna /.

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San Diego SEALs honor fallen teammate

NMAS opens new baseball themed exhibit

By Mike Martinez The National Museum of the American Sailor Public Affairs GREAT LAKES

By MC3 Tim Heaps SAN DIEGO

Outfitted in dress blue uniforms, over 1,000 members of Naval Special Warfare gathered to honor their fallen brethren on a somber June morning. Standing shoulder to shoulder on the infamous BUD/s grinder, these hardened warriors stood resolute and paid respect to their fallen friend and teammate.

Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Petty Officer 1st Class Remington Peters died Sunday May 28th in a parachute demonstration accident at Liberty State Park in New Jersey in support of Fleet Week New York 2017.

Peters, a native of Colorado, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2008 and was a veteran of two combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. His personal awards included the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, among many others.

“To stand out in this community of elite warriors like Remi did takes not only an unprecedented operational competency, but more importantly an unrivaled character,” Commanding Officer of Naval Special Warfare Center Captain Jay Hennessey said.

“To be selected as a member of our Parachute Team is not only a coveted professional accomplishment, but a hard and fast measure of Petty Officer Peters’ personal devotion to his profession.”

Peters is survived by his mother, Tina, father, Tom, sister Cayce, and his significant longterm girlfriend of three years, Rebecca.

SOCS Bill Brown Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Remington Peters, member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, performs a hanging smoke during a demonstration at the Dayton Air Show. The Navy Parachute Team is based in San Diego and performs aerial parachute demonstrations around the nation in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting.

Any further media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Zachary Keating at 619-537-3184 or zachary.keating@socom.mil.

MC1 Abe McNatt A battlefield cross is displayed in honor of Special Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Remington Peters during a memorial ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado.

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The National Museum of the American Sailor opened a new exhibit, When Baseball Went to War, June 1.

When entering the baseball exhibit at the National Museum of the American Sailor, you see an old blue banner listing the Atlantic Fleet champions as early as 1907 and a few subsequent years.

On loan from Naval History and Heritage Command, the banner is more than 100 years old and the oldest piece in the exhibit, called “When Baseball Went to War.” The museum held an exhibit ribboncutting ceremony for about 50 Navy and community leaders June 1.

While modest in size with just over 20 pieces, it is an impressive collection that includes a photo of Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller during his days as a chief petty officer and one of Larry Doby’s Cleveland Indians baseball cards. Both spent time and played at Naval Station Great Lakes as did Johnny Mize, Mickey Cochrane and Billy Herman. Now all are enshrined members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Museum specialist Markus Dohner said, “I wanted something from a visual standpoint that people can immerse themselves in. I want people to walk into something where they feel the spirit of walking into a baseball game.”

Contracted curator, Dan Smaczny, who interned at the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, began curating the exhibit in February from a model that Dohner built in late 2016. Smaczny believes the exhibit reflects the importance of the game to Navy morale during the World Wars and to the American public.

“I wanted this to show that Sailors from all walks of life play baseball in the Navy,” he said. “It is a representation of American society.”

Photos by John Sheppard Naval Station Great Lakes Commanding Officer Capt. James Hawkins, spoke about the history of the National Museum of the American Sailor (NMAS) during his remarks at the opening of the new baseball exhibit, “When baseball went to war”. One of the displays from the exhibit, below, features Larry Doby, who broke the color barrier for the American League as a Cleveland Indian, and also played baseball as an enlisted Sailor at Great Lakes during World War II

Naval Station Great Lakes Commanding Officer Capt. James Hawkins seconded that sentiment.

“Baseball has a lot in common with the Navy,” Hawkins said. “The values of teamwork and success are important to baseball, and those values are parallel to the Navy.”

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U.S. Navy photo USS Astoria (CA-34) steams by USS Yorktown (CV-5), shortly after the carrier had been hit by three Japanese bombs on 4 June 1942. Dense smoke is from fires in Yorktown’s uptakes.

Taken by Photographer 2rd Class William G. Roy from the starboard side of the flight deck, just in front of the forward 5/38 gun gallery. . Note arresting gear cables and forward palisade elements on the flight deck; CXAM radar antenna, large national ensign and YE homing beacon antenna atop the foremast; 5/38, .50 caliber and 1.1 guns manned and ready at left.

BATTLE OF MIDWAY operations, torpedoing Yorktown and torpedoing and sinking destroyer USS Hammann (DD-412). Screening destroyers depth-charged I-168 but the Japanese submarine escaped destruction.

Yorktown, suffering from numerous torpedo hits, finally rolled over and sank at dawn on 7 June.

From Naval History and Heritage Command

The Battle of Midway, fought near the Central Pacific island of Midway, is considered the decisive battle of the war in the Pacific. Before this battle the Japanese were on the offensive, capturing territory throughout Asia and the Pacific. By their attack, the Japanese had planned to capture Midway to use as an advance base, as well as to entrap and destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Because of communication intelligence successes, the U.S. Pacific Fleet surprised the Japanese forces, sinking the four Japanese carriers, that had attacked Pearl Harbor only six months before, while only losing of one carrier. After Midway, the Americans and their Allies took the offensive in the Pacific.

The battle Just after midnight on 4 June, Admiral Nimitz, based on patrol plane reports, advised Task Forces 16 and 17 of the course and speed of the Japanese “main body,” also noting their distance of 574 miles from Midway. Shortly after dawn, a patrol plane spotted two Japanese carriers and their escorts, reporting “Many planes heading Midway from 320 degrees distant 150 miles!”

The first attack on 4 June, however, took place when the four night-flying PBYs attacked the Japanese transports northwest of Midway with one PBY torpedoing fleet tanker Akebono Maru. Later that morning, at roughly 0630, Aichi D3A (“Val”) carrier bombers and Nakajima B5N (“Kate”) torpedo planes, supported by numerous fighters (“Zekes”), bombed Midway Island installations. Although defending U.S. Marine Corps Brewster F2A (“Buffalo”) and Grumman F4F (“Wildcat”) fighters suffered disastrous losses, losing 17 of 26 aloft, the Japanese only inflicted slight damage to the facilities on Midway. Motor Torpedo Boat PT-25 was also damaged by strafing in Midway lagoon.

Over the next two hours, Japanese “Zekes” on Combat Air Patrol (CAP) and antiaircraft fire from the Japanese fleet annihilated the repeated attacks by the American aircraft from Marine Corps Douglas SBD (“Dauntless”) and Vought SB2U (“Vindicator”) scout bombers from VMSB-241, Navy Grum-

U.S. Navy photo Burning oil tanks on Sand Island, Midway, following the Japanese air attack delivered on the morning of 4 June 1942. These tanks were located near what was then the southern shore of Sand Island. This view looks inland from the vicinity of the beach. Three Laysan Albatross (Gooney Bird) chicks are visible in the foreground.

Scene on the flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-5) shortly after she was hit by two Japanese aerial torpedoes, 4 June 1942. Men are balancing themselves on the listing deck as they prepare to abandon ship. This view looks aft from alongside the island. F4F4 Wildcat fighter visible in the background is Fighting Squadron Three’s Plane # 6 (Bureau # 5165), which had been flown by Ensign Brainard T. Macomber during the morning attacks on the Japanese carrier fleet. Insufficient fuel prevented it from being launched to defend Yorktown from the afternoon torpedo plane attack. Note life jacket worn by man at right.

U.S. Navy photo

man TBF (“Avenger”) torpedo bombers from VT-8 detachment, and U. S. Army Air Force torpedo-carrying Martin B-26 (“Marauder”) bombers sent out to attack the Japanese carriers. Army Air Force “Flying Fortresses” likewise bombed the Japanese carrier force without success, although without losses to themselves.

Between 0930 and 1030, Douglas TBD (“Devastator”) torpedo bombers from VT 3, VT-6, and VT-8 on the three American carriers attacked the Japanese carriers.

Although nearly wiped out by the defending Japanese fighters and antiaircraft fire, they drew off enemy fighters, leaving the skies open for dive bombers from Enterprise and Yorktown. VB-6 and VS-6 “Dauntlesses” fro-

mEnterprise bombed and fatally damaged carriers Kaga and Akagi, while VB-3 “Dauntlesses” from Yorktown bombed and wrecked carrier Soryu. American submarine Nautilus (SS-168) then fired torpedoes at the burning Kaga but her torpedoes did not explode.

At 1100, the one Japanese carrier that escaped destruction that morning, Hiryu, launched “Val” dive bombers that temporarily disabled Yorktown around noon.

Three and a half hours later, Hiryu’s “Kate” torpedo planes struck a second blow, forcing Yorktown’s abandonment. In return, “Dauntlesses” from Enterprise mortally damaged Hiryu in a strike around 1700 that afternoon.

The destruction of the Carrier Strike Force compelled Ad-

miral Yamamoto to abandon his Midway invasion plans, and the Japanese Fleet began to retire westward.

During the battle, Japanese destroyers had picked up three U.S. naval aviators from the water. After interrogation, however, all three Americans were murdered. One TBD pilot, Lieutenant George Gay escaped detection by the Japanese ships and was later rescued by a PBY. On 5 June, TF 16 under command of Rear Admiral Spruance pursued the Japanese fleet westward, while work continued to salvage the damaged Yorktown. Both Akagi and Hiryu, damaged the previous day, were scuttled

by Japanese destroyers early on the 5th.

The last air attacks of the battle took place on 6 June

when dive bombers from Enterprise and Hornet bombed and sank heavy cruiser Mikuma, and damaged destroyers Asashio and Arashio,as well as the cruiser Mogami.

At Admiral Spruance’s expressed orders, issued because of the destruction of three torpedo squadrons on 4 June, “Devastators” from VT-6 that accompanied the strike did not attack because of the threat to them from surface antiaircraft fire. After recovering these planes, TF 16 turned eastward and broke off contact with the enemy. COMINT intercepts over the following two days documented the withdrawal of Japanese forces toward Saipan and the Home Islands.

Meanwhile, on the 6th, Japanese submarine I-168 interrupted the U.S. salvage

Aftermath and significance of the battle On 9 June, submarine Trout (SS-202) rescued two survivors from sunken Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma.

Ten days later, on the 19th, seaplane tender (destroyer) USS Ballard (AVD-10) was directed by a PBY to the site where Hiryu crewmen were in the water. The tender rescued 35 Japanese survivors who, as members of the engineering department deep in the ship, had been left for dead in the abandonment of the carrier. On 21 June, a PBY from VP-24 rescued two men from an Enterprise TBD about 360 miles north of Midway. These were the last survivors of the Battle of Midway to be recovered.

Thanks to American signals intelligence, judicious aircraft carrier tactics, and more than a little luck, the U.S. Navy had inflicted a smashing defeat on the Japanese Navy. Although the performance of the three American carrier air groups would later be considered uneven, their pilots and crew had won the day through courage, determination, and heroic sacrifice. The Japanese lost the four large carriers that had attacked Pearl Harbor, while the Americans only lost one carrier. More importantly, the Japanese lost over one hundred trained pilots, who could not be replaced. Recognizing this defeat for what it was, Admiral Nagumo’s Chief of Staff later wrote: “I felt bitter… I felt like swearing.” In a larger strategic sense, the Japanese offensive in the Pacific was derailed and their plans to advance on New Caledonia, Fiji, and Samoa postponed. The balance of sea power in the Pacific shifted from the Japan to an equity between America and Japan. Soon after the Battle of Midway the U.S. and their allies would take the offensive in the Pacific.

For more information on the Battle of Midway visit the Naval History and Heritage Command at www.history. navy.mil.

USS Yorktown (CV-5) dead in the water and listing heavily, shortly after being hit by two Japanese Type 91 aerial torpedoes during the afternoon of 4 June 1942.

This view was taken prior to the ship’s abandonment. Section of catwalk jutting above the flight deck, port side amidships, is directly above the place where the torpedoes struck the ship’s hull.

U.S. Navy photo

U.S. Navy photo USS Saratoga (CV-3) arrives at Pearl Harbor from the U.S. West Coast, 6 June 1942. She departed the following day to join USS Enterprise (CV-6) and USS Hornet (CV-8) near Midway, bringing replacement aircraft for those two ships, whose air groups had been depleted during the Battle of Midway.

U.S. Navy photo Crew of the Patrol Squadron 44 (VP-44) PBY-5A Catalina patrol bomber that found the approaching Japanese fleet’s Midway Occupation Force on the morning of 3 June 1942.

Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6) TBD-1 aircraft are prepared for launching on USS Enterprise (CV-6) at about 0730-0740 hrs, 4 June 1942. Eleven of the fourteen TBDs launched from Enterprise are visible. Three more TBDs and ten F4F fighters must still be pushed into position before launching can begin. The TBD in the left front is Number Two (Bureau # 1512), flown by Ensign Severin L. Rombach and Aviation Radioman 2nd Class W.F. Glenn.

Along with eight other VT-6 aircraft, this plane and its crew were lost attacking Japanese aircraft carriers somewhat more than two hours later. USS Pensacola (CA-24) is in the right distance and a destroyer is in plane guard position at left.

U.S. Navy photo

U.S. Navy photo Looking forward on the flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-5) shortly after she was hit by two Japanese aerial torpedoes, 4 June 1942.

Men are preparing to abandon ship. Island’s port side is at right, with the curved supporting structure for the Primary Flight Control booth at top. Knotted lines in the foreground were apparently used to evacuate the island’s upper platforms.

A Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless scout bomber warming up on USS Yorktown, in the late morning of 4 June 1942. It is Number 17 of Scouting Squadron Five (the temporarily redesignated Bombing Squadron Five), piloted by Ensign Leif Larsen, but was apparently not one of 10 VS-5 planes launched on a scouting mission shortly before noon on 4 June. Another of the squadron’s SBDs succeeded in locating Hiryu, the only Japanese aircraft carrier of the Midway striking force that was still operational.

The next plane, at right, is VS-5’s Number 4, which did fly the scouting mission.

U.S. Navy photo

U.S. Navy photo Ensign George H. Gay at Pearl Harbor Naval Hospital, with a nurse and a copy of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin newspaper featuring accounts of the battle. He was the only survivor of the 4 June 1942 Torpedo Squadron Eight (VT-8) TBD torpedo plane attack on the Japanese carrier force. Gay’s book Sole Survivor indicates that the date of this photograph is probably 7 June 1942, following an operation to repair his injured left hand and a meeting with Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.

A Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat fighter (Bureau # 5244) takes off from USS Yorktown (CV-5) on combat air patrol, during the morning of 4 June 1942.

This plane is Number 13 of Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3), flown by the squadron Executive Officer, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) William N. Leonard. Photographed by Photographer Second Class William G. Roy, from the ship’s forecastle. Note .50 caliber machinegun at right and mattresses hung on the lifeline for splinter-protection.

U.S. Navy photo

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Celebrating America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in its 41st year, Norfolk Harborfest® is June 9-11.

For three memorable days, the historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with thrilling activities on land and sea to include tall ships and the Parade of Sail, artisan foods and beverages, work boat races, unique and unusual performances, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, family games and activities, national and regional entertainment and much more.

Harborfest activities, which are free and open to the public, take place at Town Point Park on the downtown Norfolk waterfront.

This year during the Norfolk Navy 100-year celebration, events include a special fleet of Navy ships in the Friday Parade of Sail, a mighty Destroyer, state of the art U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine demonstrations, a Navy aircraft flyover, Navy ships open for free public tours, landside Navy exhibits and demonstrations, ceremonial events at the Armed Forces and Homecoming Memorials, Saturday night’s fireworks show choreographed to a musical score honoring

the Norfolk Naval base Centennial, video messages taped from the public to be sent to our deployed commands and special Navy 100 themed entertainment and family activities throughout the weekend.

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The spectacular Parade of Sail, beginning at noon on Friday, will include tall ships, character vessels, sleek power cruisers, sailing craft, antique and classic wooden boats, military vessels, tugs and more. A fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Highlights of the entertainment lineup include The Deloreans, 8:45 p.m., Friday on the Back Deck Stage; Sister Sledge, 5:45 p.m., Saturday on the Main Stage; Travis Tritt, 8 p.m., Saturday on the Main Stage; and the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, 2 p.m., Sunday on the Main Stage.

Other attractions at Harbofest include The BuildA-Boat challenge, a wine and craft beer garden, street performers, pirate school, a “real” mermaid and more.

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First Responders’ Valor Awards June 8, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Dr., Chesapeake hamptonroadschamber. com The Hampton Roads Chamber presents the Valor Awards to recognize first responders who went above and beyond the call of duty over the last year in Hampton Roads.

Courtesy of Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureau Kids can join the free Hatchling Dash Kids Run at the Life’s a Beach Triathlon, June 10, at Hampton’s Buckroe Beach.

Virginia Life’s a Beach Symphony Triathlon Orchestra June 10, 8 a.m., Buckconcert for senior roe Beach, 100 South 1st Street, Hampton community June 8, 2 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center 757-892-6366, www. virginiasymphony.org Under the baton of Resident Conductor Benjamin Rous, the VSO will take the audience on a musical tour through the years with romantic strings, rousing marches, and toetapping favorites. It will be a chance to have a look back in time with familiar light classics and favorite popular tunes, from Rodgers and Hammerstein, to Tchaikovsky to Cole Porter. Accommodations for wheelchairs, scooters and other assistive devices will be available. The concert will last approximately an hour and 15 minutes, with no intermission.Tickets are $25, groups of 10 or more are $20. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Lecture: The Remains of the Celebrated Ironclad: Gosport and the Merrimack

www.lifesabeachtriathlon.com, www.active. com/hampton-va/triathlon/ races/life-s-a-beach-triathlon-hampton-5th-anniversary-2017 “Catch the new wave of triathlon” with a 200-yard swim of “Almost Anything Goes,” with racers allowed to use boogie boards, swim fins, mask and snorkels, water wings, and almost anything else to help them feel comfortable and have fun. The bike portion of the race is only 5 miles and is for fat tire bikes only (beach cruisers and mountain bikes). The 2-mile beach run includes obstacles to break up the run in a fun way. Every registrant will receive a Life’s a Beach Triathlon shirt, temporary tattoo, themed finisher’s award, and a post-race drink and snack. A free Hatchling Dash Kids Run is approximately 1 mile with two obstacles.

Tidewater Blues All Star Event

June 8, 4 p.m., Annex of the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 420 High Street, Portsmouth 757-393-8983, crippsd@portsmouthva. gov Anna Gibson Holloway, maritime historian for the Maritime Heritage Program of the National Park Service in Washington D.C., will discuss the history of the Merrimack.

Holloway will present the saga of the ship and its connections that stretch well past 1862. Admission is free.

June 9, 7-10 p.m., 715 Shirley Ave., Norfolk www.hope-housersvp. com House concert presented

by Hope House Foundation featuring BluzHammer Band and Brandon Bower Band. Tickets, available to the public for $20 in advance and $25 at the door, include adult beverages and light hors d’oeuvres from Tessa’s Creations and Belmont House of Smoke.

of ham and agriculture and more.

Annual Flying Proms June 10, 3 p.m.-dark, Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach 757-721-7767, www.

TheFlyingProms.com Rooted in the United Kingdom’s traditional Proms and the only event of its kind in North America. The first half of the evening features aerial displays from the museum’s collection of historical aircraft, accompanied by musical selections from popular aviation-themed movies, presented by Symphonicity. As dusk falls, and the planes land, the second half features an assortment of patriotic and pops music. Festivities culminate with a fireworks finale.

Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. Food and beverage vendors on site. Individual tickets are $30-$35 for adults.

Lecture & Book Signing: Dispossession: Discrimination against African American Farmers in the Age of Civil Rights

June 14, 12:15 p.m., The Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. 252-335-1453, www. museumofthealbemarle. com.

To highlight the exhibit Distant Echoes: Black Farmers in America, the Museum of the Albemarle Walking will host author Pete DanTour along iel. The lecture and book Smithfield’s signing will be a second History for Lunch for Church Street Brew at the Zoo the month of June at the June 10, 10:30 a.m., Museum of the Albemarle. and Vino Too Isle of Wight County June 8, 6-9 p.m., VirMuseum, 103 Main Street, Daniel has been both a professor of history and ginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Smithfield a public historian. He has Street, Norfolk 757-356-1223 served as president of the www.culturalli.org This tour is a stroll Southern Historical AssoMusic and beer-tasting through Smithfield’s hisciation and the Organizafrom local breweries. tory from its pre-colonial tion of American HistoriSponsored by The Cultural beginnings to the present ans, and he currently lives Alliance. Tickets are $40. day, exploring architecin Washington, D.C. This ture, trade along Smithfield’s waterfront, the rise is his seventh book.

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Hampton Roads Regional Roundtable June 14, 3:305:30 p.m., Virginia Arts Festival, 440 Bank Street, Norfolk RSVP to burnette. sales@vca.virginia.gov Virginia Commission for the Arts presents its programs and a conversation about the cultural vitality of the region.

Courtesy of Flatland Bluegrass Band

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly “Firehouse Bluegrass” music benefit concert at 7:30 p.m., June 9, at Fire Station-10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd. in Carrollton. A donation of $5 for admission is requested for the featured entertainment: Flatland Bluegrass Band from the Southeastern Virginia area.

Their tight harmonies and high-energy instrumentals make this an excellent group to entertain all ages with their mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass and gospel Music. Flatland consists of Randy Grigg (guitar, vocals), Karen Grigg (mandolin, vocals), Fred Staggs (bass) and Jim Anderson (banjo, vocals). More information about the band at www.flatlandgrass.com. Proceeds from this concert benefit the volunteer fire/rescue service of Carrollton and nearby mutual aid districts in Smithfield and northern Suffolk. Donations to this non-profit, firstresponse department serve the community by enabling the purchase of needed medical, rescue, fire fighting, training supplies and equipment. Fire Station-10 is located on Route 17 between the Crittenden and James River Bridges. Hot dogs and soft drinks are available during the concert. Please bring your own chair. Further information call 757-613-6183 or visit Carrollton VFD website: www. carrolltonfiredept.org — Submitted by Albert Burckard

Virginia Beach Schools Special education, gifted education committees host meetings From Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Two committees that serve as advisory bodies to the Virginia Beach City Public Schools School Board will hold their next meetings Monday, June 12.

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet at 9 a.m. in room 25 of the division’s Special Education Annex located at

1413 Laskin Road. The SEAC advises the School Board regarding the educational needs of students with disabilities.

The Community Advisory Committee for Gifted Education (CAC) will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the School Administration Building located at 2512 George Mason Drive.

The CAC advises the School Board regarding the educational needs of gifted students.

All interested parents/ guardians, caregivers and community members are invited to attend the committee meetings. Public comments are welcomed.

For more information about SEAC meetings or the committee, contact the Parent Support and Information Center at 757-263-2066 or visit the SEAC webpage on vbschools. com.

Picnic at Historic St. Luke’s Church From Historic St. Luke’s Church

Pack your baskets and load the kids into the car, because Historic St. Luke’s church is celebrating National Get Outdoors Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 10.

Historic St. Luke’s invites guest to pack a picnic and join a fun day of games on the 100-acre historic grounds at 14477 Benn’s Church Blvd. in Courtesy of Historic St. Luke’s Church Smithfield.

Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day on June 10.

The event is free and open to the public. A full schedule of the events will be posted org/event/picnic-day-2017 atjkohms@historicstlukes.org online at http://historicstlukes. or contact Jennifer Kohms or call 757-357-3367.

Master Gardener courses offered in Newport News, Yorktown in late summer, fall From Virginia Cooperative Extension

Two Master Gardener courses are being offered this fall in Newport News and Yorktown. Master Gardeners are volunteers who assist their local Cooperative Extension Offices in educating the public in general gardening practices as well as the proper use of pesticides and fertilizers. To become a Master Gardener, an individual must complete 50 hours of horticulture instruction and work 50 hours as a Master

Gardener volunteer.

The application deadline for the courses is July 10.

In-person course Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon plus three Saturdays, Sept. 5 – Nov. 15 VT/UVA HR Center (Oyster Point), 600 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 210, Newport News Virtual hybrid course Lessons online plus Wednesday evening sessions and three Saturdays, Aug. 16 – Nov. 15 Yorktown Library, 8500

George Washington Mem. Hwy., Yorktown The course fee is $130, which covers handbook, other materials, and background check.

The course workload for both versions is 50-60 class hours plus preparation. Covered are basic botany, propagation, insects, diseases, pruning, trees and shrubs, vegetables, soils, lawns, fertilizers, annuals and perennials.

Download Application at: www.yorkcounty.gov/vce

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LAVA MiniFest lineup announced for July 22 concert in Norfolk

By Dan Duke The Virginian-Pilot

The LAVA MiniFest will be back in July, its organizer announced, to occupy Toast in Norfolk and boost the town’s music scene.

Norfolk native and music promoter Josh Coplon said the MiniFest is not meant to replace his LAVA Music Festival, which last year featured some nationally known acts and bands with Virginia roots, including Minus the Bear, Charles Bradley and Natalie Prass. However, there won’t be a LAVA Music Festival this year.

The MiniFest “is a really awesome glorified local show in a festival setting,” he said, and he’s planning to continue holding them every other month this year.

This week, Coplon announced the lineup for the July 22 event: Screaming Females, “From New Jersey, last played Hampton Roads in May 2016, confirmed at the last minute.”

Suburban Living, “Norfolk legends – currently based out of Philly. It’s always a treat when Suburban Living come back to Hampton Roads to play.”

Bonne Chère, “a very exciting up-and-coming Virginia Beach group.”

O-Minds, “features members of two Norfolk staples – Larchmont Trash and the Great Dismal Swamis.”

Courtesy of Suburban Living Suburban Living is one of the bands lined up for the LAVA MiniFest on July 22 in Norfolk.

Airpark, “featuring members of The Apache Relay, who played Harborfest a few years ago.”

Superfang, “a new rock outfit out of Norfolk featuring Daniel Brunner, who has been playing with Kishi Bashi for the last several years.”

Also, You’re Jovian, People Like You, Antiphons and DJ Wizard.

The music will start at 5:30 p.m. A limited number of tickets go on sale today for $5. Then, prices are $10 in advance and $15 day of show through www.lavapresents.

com, at Toast and from the local bands performing.

Coplon said he is working with two sponsors, Sway, the multimedia marketing firm based in Norfolk, and Starr Hill Brewery, the craft brewer based near Charlottesville.

The host will be Toast,

the eatery at 2406 Colonial Ave. At this year’s previous MiniFests, Toast altered its menu to center on, for example, tacos and burritos, rather than on its trademark toast.

Coplon said that will be the case in July, but the theme has yet to be determined.

Though there won’t be a full-blown LAVA Music Festival this year, Coplon said, he’s not ruling out the possibility that it could come back in 2018.

Dan Duke, 757-446-2545, dan.duke@pilotonline.com

Special exhibit on revolutionary veterans opens June 10 The Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown in 1781 was just the beginning for the ranks of soldiers and citizens who fought for America’s independence. Follow their stories after the war in the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown’s inaugural special exhibition, “AfterWARd: The Revolutionary Veterans Who Built America.”

Open June 10 through Nov. 27, the special exhibition will chronicle the post-war lives of veterans of the Siege of Yorktown, including Henry Knox, Alexander Hamilton, James Lafayette, the Marquis de Lafayette, George Wash-

June 10-Nov. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., American Revolution Museum, 200 Water Street, Yorktown.

888-593-4682 toll-free or 757-253-4838 or visit www.historyisfun.org.

Admission: $12 adults, $7 ages 6-12, free under age 6

ington and Charles Cornwallis, as well as lesser-known veterans.

“AfterWARd,” will explore these historical figures as veterans, allowing visitors to

make connections with the lives of soldiers and veterans, past and present.

The exhibition will feature more than 60 artifacts on loan from American and British museums and institutions selected to illustrate Revolutionary War veterans’ ongoing contribution and influence throughout history.

Among the featured items are a carriage used by the Marquis de Lafayette from the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana; a gun seized in India by Cornwallis from the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England; and a lap desk belonging to Alexander Hamilton from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

Using artifacts, illustra-

tions, short films and interactives, the special exhibition will examine Charles Cornwallis’ post-Revolution campaigns in India and George Washington’s vision for a new nation. Visitors will discover Henry Knox’s work as a key founder of the Society of the Cincinnati, the nation’s first veteran organization, and learn about Alexander Hamilton’s post-war life as an influential statesman who championed the still ongoing debate about the role of government in everyday life.

Visitors will experience the celebrity of the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman who returned to the United States in 1824-1825 for an American “Farewell Tour” after helping General George

Washington’s Continental Army defeat the British during the American Revolution.

Discover the untold story of James Lafayette, an enslaved African American from New Kent County who successfully spied on the British for the American forces, and then spent much of his life after the war seeking his own liberty from slavery.

An interactive “Legacy Wall” multimedia display will highlight stories and images of veterans from all eras of American history, from Colin Powell and Johnny Cash to Neil Armstrong and Julia Child. Visitors are encouraged to add their own stories to the wall and find personal connections to the veterans of Yorktown.

A free mobile app, available for Android and iPhone, will feature videos and interviews with scholars on a variety of topics and expands stories revealed in the “AfterWARd” special exhibition.

Visitors can download the app from home or at the museum on Google Play or the Apple App Store.

More than a dozen programs, public lectures and presentations, made possible in part by Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, will be presented in conjunction with the special exhibition from June through November. Learn more at www. historyisfun.org/yorktownvictory-center/afterward/.

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$3 Movies

Courtesy of Fox

“Snatched:” After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter — in unpredictable, hilarious fashion — is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they have fallen into.

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 757-462-7534 Thursday, June 8

6 p.m. The Fate of the Furious (PG-13)

Friday, June 9

7 p.m. Snatched (R)

Friday, June 9

6 p.m. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG-13) 9 p.m. Snatched (R)

Saturday, June 10

Saturday, June 10

1 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 3-D (PG-13) 4 p.m. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 3-D(PG-13) 7 p.m. Snatched (R) Sunday, June 11

NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 757433-2495

1 p.m. The Promise (PG-13) 4 p.m. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG-13) 7 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 3-D (PG-13) Sunday, June 11

1 p.m. Lowriders (PG-13) 4 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG-13)

1 p.m. Lowriders (PG13) 4 p.m. The Circle (PG13) 7 p.m. Snatched (R)

Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy MidAtlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

Photos courtesy of Roger Richards Sarajevo Symphony cellist Vedran Smajlovic plays Tommaso Albinoni’s “Adagio” for victims of the Serb siege of the city, Lion Cemetery, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in September 1992.

Documentarian’s dream “Sarajevo Roses,” a Norfolk photographer’s film about the siege of Sarajevo, gets its theatrical debut June 14 at the Naro

By Denise M. Watson The Virginian-Pilot

“Sarajevo Roses,” a documentary of the aftermath of the siege of Sarajevo, will make its cinematic debut in Norfolk on June 14 at the Naro Expanded Cinema.

Having the film open here is a dream realized for Roger Richards, the Norfolkbased director, photographer and cinematographer who produced the film. He has worked on it since he covered the conflict, which lasted from 1992 to 1995.

Photojournalist Roger M. Richards on assignment for Gamma Liaison in Sarajevo, September 1993.

Richards was working as a photographer for a foreign news service when he was dispatched to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He arrived in the town wearing body armor and carrying two cameras, but wasn’t prepared for what he saw. Buildings burned and

Richards ended up reporting on Sarajevo for more than 24 years, returning to follow several people, including children orphaned during the conflict, to show how they continue to rebuild their lives and once-vibrant city. It is still a struggle.

The film starts at 7:15 p.m. and will include a questionand-answer period with Richards and other members of the crew. Part of the evening’s proceeds will go to the Hope House Foundation, which provides housing and support for adults with intellectual and developmental needs.

For details, visit the Naro’s Facebook page.

trams had been ripped from their tracks.

In streets splintered from mortar shells, residents painted the cracks with red resin to symbolize the blood of the dead and dying. The sites were called “Sarajevo Denise M. Watson, 757Roses.” More than 10,000 446-2504, denise.watson@ people are estimated to have pilotonline.com died in the siege.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise has charted a very successful course Fifth movie of $3.7B worldwide franchise currently in theaters

Capt. Jack trivia: Capt. Edward Teague, keeper of the Pirate’s Code and Sparrow’s father, is played by Keith Richards, Depp’s friend and Rolling Stones guitarist. It’s reported that he was drunk on the movie set, and said: “If you wanted straight, then you got the wrong man.”

By Dan Duke The Virginian-Pilot

It’s safe to say that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise is the only one based on a ride at a Disney theme park.

And we can say without hesitation that it’s the only one about pirates, and the lone franchise whose lead character (Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow) is styled on a rock star (the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards).

Depp and his wobbling, mincing, mumbling, swashbuckling, double-crossing character are the heart of the franchise, which has pulled in about $1.28 billion at U.S. box offices and $3.7 billion worldwide. That ranks it at No. 17 in movie franchises, after “Transformers” and before the “Dark Knight” trilogy, according to Box Office Mojo, which tracks box office revenue. A Los Angeles Times ranking of the most powerful ongoing film franchise ranks “Pirates” at No. 10, after “Jurassic Park.”

In a “Pirates” film, you can count on ghostly pirates, great special effects, supernatural MacGuffins, creepy villains, raging sea battles, young lovers in peril, and Sparrow having ulterior motives.

The fifth film in the lineup, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” opened Memorial Day weekend.

Here’s a look at Sparrow and his crew: 1. “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”

Courtesy of Disney “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” featured Penelope Cruz playing Angelica, Jack Sparrow’s former lover and the daughter of Blackbeard.

Opened at No. 1 on July 9, 2003 Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow balances his lust to regain his ship, the Black Pearl, with his interest in young lovers Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley). A mystical medallion figures heavily in the story.

Awards: The film was nominated for five Oscars, including best actor for Depp.

Ratings: Rotten Tomatoes, 79 percent; IMDb.com, 8 out of 10 Ghostly villain: Barbossa, played by Geoffrey Rush Production budget: $140 million Total gross: $654 million, worldwide, including $305 million, domestic Capt. Jack trivia: Depp

wanted Sparrow to have some gold teeth, and had his dentist make lots of gold veneers. Depp then bargained studio executives down to the number he’d always wanted.

2. “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” Opened at No. 1 on July 7, 2006 Will Turner (Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Knightley) are coerced into taking a magic compass from Sparrow, which will lead to the Dead Man’s Chest that contains Davy Jones’ heart. Sparrow, meanwhile, is at risk of losing his soul to Jones.

Awards: The film was nominated for four Oscars, and won for best visual effects.

Ratings: Rotten Tomatoes, 54 percent; IMDb.com, 7.3 out of 10

Ghostly villain: ones (Bill Nighy), with the surprise revival of Barbossa. Plus, the Kracken.

Production budget: $225 million Total gross: $1 billion, worldwide, including $423 million, domestic.

Capt. Jack trivia: Depp improvised the scene in which Sparrow calls the Flying Dutchman crew “fishmates” and sings “I got a jar of dirt.”

3. “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” Opened at No. 1 on May 25, 2007 The head of the East India Trading Company controls Davy Jones, using him to wipe out all the world’s pirates. Sparrow, Turner, Swann and Barbossa are uneasy allies trying to keep that

4. “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” Opened at No. 1 on May 20, 2011 Sparrow and Barbossa are working together, more or less, to find the fountain of youth. Penelope Cruz plays Angelica, Sparrow’s former lover and the daughter of Blackbeard. That notorious pirate wants the fountain of youth, too. Jack’s compass and two silver chalices are among the magical items that figure in the plot.

Awards: This is the first film in the series that does not receive an Academy Award nomination. It’s also the first without director Gore Verbinski (replaced by Rob Marshall) and actors Bloom and Knightley. Lead writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, composer Hans Zimmer, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are still on board.

Ratings: Rotten Tomato, 32 percent; IMDb.com, 6.7 out of 10 Production budget: $250 million Total gross: $1.04 billion worldwide, including $241 million domestic Capt. Jack trivia: Depp bought waterproof jackets for 500 crew members on the set, spending about $64,000.

Sources: Box Office Mojo, IMDb.com, the Los Angeles Times

from happening. It seems that half the characters and items in the film have supernatural properties.

Awards: The film was nominated for two Oscars: best makeup and best visual effects Ratings: Rotten Tomatoes, 45 percent; IMDb.com, 7.1 out of 10 Ghostly villain: Davy Jones ( Nighy). The chief villain is the all-too-human Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander), chairman of the East India Trading Company. He does, however, use Davy Jones’ heart to control him.

Production budget: $300 million. It was, at the time, the most-expensive movie ever made.

Total gross: $963 million worldwide, including $309 Dan Duke, 757-446-2545, million domestic dan.duke@pilotonline.com

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Heavyweight championship on the line; Shannon Moore in action for VCW

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) returns to its home base at the Norfolk Masonic Temple on Saturday, June 10, for another night of exciting professional wrestling action. A VCW Heavyweight Championship match has been announced with current Champion “Mr. Xcellence” Brandon Scott defending his title against “The Tongan Giant” Asaafi. It can be said that Scott’s manager Jerry Stephanitsis, who will also be ringside on June 10, is a major reason for Scott being able to hold on to his title since defeating then-champion Damien Wayne on December 5, 2015. If you have never seen Asaafi in person, the “Tongan Giant” moniker is an accurate descriptor of this man’s size and presence in the ring. Will Scott use his speed to out-wrestle the giant, or will Asaafi be able to maintain the strength advantage over Scott and Stephanitsis? It’s hard to predict who will come out on top at the end of the night.

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) Superstar Shannon Moore will be in Norfolk on June 10, competing against Rex Sterling. Sterling defeated Damien Wayne on April 1 of this year in an exciting contest. Fans may remember Moore during his time as a member of 3 Count in WCW and his battles in the Cruiserweight Division when working for WWE. Given Sterling’s recent winning record in VCW, video has sur-

Jonathan McLarty “Mr. Xcellence” Brandon Scott, right, with a fist drop to Billy Gunn during a recent VCW Heavyweight Championship defense.

faced that showed Sterling’s disgust that he would have to compete in yet another contest to be declared the Number One Contender for the VCW Heavyweight Championship. Despite his protests, this match between Shannon Moore and Rex Sterling will determine the next contender for a VCW Heavyweight Championship match, whomever that champion may be after June 10.

Marcellus Prime made an

impressive debut for VCW at their Suffolk event on April 29, defeating his former tagteam partner Napalm Bomb.

On June 10, Prime will step into the ring with Benjamin Banks. Banks’ recent opponents have been much smaller in comparison to Prime.

Jerry Stephanitsis will also be at ringside for this contest, so he and Banks may have to resort to additional shenanigans for this match if they want to stop Prime’s momentum.

“The Career Ender” Timmy Danger, accompanied by his manager Neil Sharkey, will face off with fan-favorite Livid the Clown. Danger talks a big game and has shown that he is capable inside the VCW ring. Sharkey, who will be at ringside, could be used at Danger’s disposal if the opportunity arises. Livid, equally skilled, has been known to pull a trick out of his sleeve to entertain the crowd and to throw his opponent off of

their game.

“The Platinum Icon” Phil Brown, currently one half of the VCW Tag Team Champions with JJ Blake, will look to add another title to his collection when he takes on the United States Liberty Champion Romonus. Romonus has held on to his championship since October of 2016 and may be facing his toughest challenge to date.

The action begins at 7:30 PM on Saturday, June 10.

The Norfolk Masonic Temple is located at 7001 Granby Street in Norfolk, next to Granby High School. Visit VCW-Wrestling.com for advanced ticket sales and further information.

Jonathan McLarty is a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty) and view his photography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio. com

Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson: podcast tag-team champs

By Yiorgio Contributing Writer

Bruce Prichard, (Brother Love in the WWF/E), and Vince McMahon’s right hand man for 15 years, has brought his 44 years of experience in professional wrestling to the exciting world of podcast.

From introducing the world to the Undertaker, to being a member of the WWE creative team, as well as a producer, director and senior executive, Bruce has done it all and seen it all. Now with Conrad Thompson as co-host, Bruce’s adventures in wrestling come alive for all of us to enjoy with the extremely popular podcast, “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard.”

It truly is an exciting time to be alive if you are a wrestling fan and into the podcasts that are so popular today.

The man who I am proud to call a friend and who has hit lighting in a bottle, not once, not twice but three times is none other than Conrad Thompson.

Conrad first found podcast success teaming up with the Nature Boy Ric Flair creating “Woooo Nation with Ric Flair.” Conrad followed that podcast up with “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard” and recently with “What Happen When with Tony Schiavone.”

You can read all about Woooo Nation at www. militarynews.com/norfolknavy-flagship/sports/professional_wrestling/behind-thescenes-of-wooooo-nation/ article_94048bd5-145a-504d99c8-3d78712897eb.html Today, we will focus on “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Richard” and next week we will follow up with “What Happened When with Tony

Jillian Easley Conrad Thompson is co-host on the podcast “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard.”

Schiavone.”

Yiorgio (Y): Thank you Conrad, it’s a pleasure to talk with you again. I love your show with Bruce. You and Bruce are averaging over 3 million downloads a month and I know you have been real close to 4 million downloads. Super congratulations. You also have taken and continue to take the show on a tour nationally and soon internationally.

Conrad Thompson (CT): Thank you for the kind words.

Yes we are on the road already, and really enjoying the amazing turnout of the fans. Every one of the shows is different: On June 18 we will be in Saint Louis, Missouri. July 15, Bruce will be in Dublin, Ireland, and tickets can be found at Notarib. com for that show. July 16 Bruce will be in England, July 16-18 in Birmingham, Manchester and London respectfully. You can go to hookedonevents.co.uk we then pick up with shows in the U.S. that I will also be at. On July 23, we will be in Philadelphia with an Extreme guest, and Saturday and Sunday the weekend of WWE’s Summerslam we will be in New York. In October we will be Detroit, Huston in November and Boston in De-

cember. Go to livenation.com and search Bruce Prichard for times, dates, prices, etc.

Y: So how did you and Bruce originally meet and how did the idea of doing a podcast come to be?

CT: I met Bruce through Ric Flair. Bruce and I hung out a couple of times. With Bruce’s background in production, that led to us doing some business together and in our quiet time sitting around drinking beer, I would ask, ‘Hey man, What happen when?’ and he would answer my questions. But then I asked what happened when “The Radicalz” jumped over? How did you sign them all at the same time? He gave me an hour-long answer that had me at the edge of my seat, and I wanted more. It was a lightning bolt moment. I said, ‘Dude, that’s a podcast.’

Bruce was like, ‘No I don’t want to do a podcast, they suck, and you got to have guests.’ I said, ‘No, nobody cares about quests. They want what you just did and it’s a way better version of a shoot interview because it’s a specific topic, long form. This is what people like me, a wrestling fan, are thirsty for. I am the target demographic for a podcast. You need to do this.

Over the course of two weeks I beat him down, I convinced him to do one and he had one caveat he demanded that I do it with him.

Y: You know Conrad, time and logistics prevented Bruce and I from having our interview at this time but I did hear him on Steve Austin’s podcast.

Bruce said, “ I was working with Conrad and 1st Family Mortgage doing some business stuff with them and when he would ask me, I would tell him stories. One night he said

Bruce that’s a podcast. I said no but finally I said I’d do it if you do it with me. He did and that is our format, we do not do guests. We do a poll on tweeter; the audience decides what the subject matter is.

Conrad does all the research and all I got to do is sit back and tell stories.”

So Conrad, how do you feel the show has evolved from your perspective from the type of questions you ask to the humor and the banter that goes back and forth between the two of you from the first one to now almost 50 shows later?

CT: Bruce has loosened up and he has made a conscience effort to quit being so guarded and just trust the process and me. We were already good friends at that point and had really good rapport but now we have a better on air rapport maybe because we have a little bit of a rhythm and we figured what the people want is the whole story in detail.

Y: Wow, and your shows go on for two to three hours.

I love it; I do not want them to end. I just had a revelation. It’s the same feeling I had as a kid when I went to the matches. I was cheering for who ever was loosing to come back and fight on because I did not want the night to end.

CT: You know that long format goes against every conventional wisdom in the podcast industry. Every matrix says you should not go past 1:20 min, you should be under an hour and now there is a push to make them 40 min, 20 min even 10 min. Meanwhile we are going the opposite way.

Some of our shows have been over 3 hours and we had to actually trim it down because the file was too big for us to share. We know if the shows

were shorter we probably have more downloads but we know if the content is riveting they will keep coming back. And we work hard to make sure the content is good stuff.

Y: Your frustration with Bruce on the “No Holds Barred” episode made it real to me the listener, of how seriously you take your part. You were pissed off at him for not being very forthcoming with his info.

CT:Yes we were on Skype I hung up on him and called him back. I put in 8-15 hours before I call him and he just has to answer. On my end, I’ve got all the equipment, doing all the leveling, the research, putting it all together’ and all I need you to do is give me some good answers. I’m giving him the wrestling mad-lib and all he has to do is fill in the blanks and it will be captivating and funny, entertaining, insightful and educational. I felt like in that particular episode I was getting one-word answers. I needed him to give me something.

Y: I love you and thank you for being real. I hear the frustration in your voice as you are remembering it. But I must tell you I do agree with you that Bruce is so much better and gives much longer answers now.

On Jim Ross’s podcast recently Bruce said to JR “You know when it comes to Conrad, I was on Eric Bischoff’s podcast and Eric said that Conrad is like a prosecutor, and I said yes he is, but I love Conrad for that.”

Y: Who are some of the names that you are impressed with that listen to the podcast?

CT: The biggest name for me has been Rick Ruben (former co-president of Columbia

Records) and when I got a direct message from Rick Ruben it was one of those I have to tell someone in my office moments I have such respect for him and to know that he is listening is unbelievable to me as far as WWE more guys listen then don’t when I go to the WWE shows a lot of the guys come over and introduce themselves to me and tell me how much they appreciate the show the biggest thrill for me was Paul Heyman who introduced himself to me late November at a show then followed me on twitter sometime this year. That’s a pretty good deal because ECW was my absolute favorite as a kid and to know he listens to something I do and appreciates it is awesome. Sean Waltman has been a huge supporter and just put us over and me specifically on the Pro Wrestling Torch and lots of guys who are on WWE TV Monday and Tuesday and whose names we shouted out.

A lot of them are my age and they grew up watching the same events we talk about and what inspired them to get into the business. Now Ricky Morton listening shocked me.

At Orlando this year at WrestleMania 33 he told me how much he enjoys the show and Bruce’s impression of Jim Cornette. It’s weird when guys you have grown up being a fan off are telling you they are a fan of your work. I’m just a fan. I buy tickets to shows. I have replica belts, I’m a fan, so for them to listen it is super humbling. It’s a great honor.

Yiorgo is a Hampton Roads arts, entertainment and sports writer. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller and columnist.

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Sports

Outside the Octagon: Miocic has chance to create legacy

By Thomas Gerbasi UFC.com

Since Mark Coleman was crowned UFC heavyweight champion in 1997, 17 men have held the belt, far beyond the numbers of any other weight class.

There has never been an Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, Jon Jones, Matt Hughes, Georges St-Pierre or Jose Aldo among the big men, as these past and present stars piled up title defense after title defense, cementing their name among the legends of the sport.

Yet no UFC heavyweight champion has ever mustered more than two consecutive successful title defenses, a remarkable mark considering that the weight class has produced five UFC Hall of Famers (Coleman, Maurice Smith, Randy Couture, Bas Rutten, Minotauro Nogueira), and several modern era heroes.

Two of those modern heroes, current champion Stipe Miocic and former titleholder Junior Dos Santos, meet for the second time this Saturday in the main event of UFC 211. Miocic can join Couture, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Arlovski, Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez should he even the score with Dos Santos, who lost his title back to Velasquez after successfully defending it once.

That’s history right there.

And legitimate history at that, but it still has to be asked why no one has been able to hit that magic three successful consecutive heavyweight defense mark in 20 years.

Is it as simple as saying 240 to 250-pound men hitting each other with four-ounce gloves makes a long reign an impossibility? That could be a valid point if not for the

Courtesy of UFC Two of the modern UFC heroes, current champion Stipe Miocic, pictured, and former titleholder Junior Dos Santos, meet for the second time t in the main event of UFC 211.

fact that getting hit with the little gloves isn’t pleasant in any division, but particularly at 185 or 205 pounds, where Silva and Jones each had long title defense runs.

So let’s go back to the start.

The first champion, Coleman, was dethroned by Maurice Smith, whose superior conditioning and ability to weather the ground-andpound attack of “The Hammer” caused the first title switch in UFC history.

Smith would be dethroned by a wrestler in Randy Couture, but one whose conditioning was second to none.

Couture’s first reign was ended by a contract dispute, and

Courtesy of Norfolk Tides Each Tides starter registered a hit in the team’s 16-9 win at Gwinnett.

Tides surge to series-opening win in Gwinnett Norfolk takes 16-9 win to start the three-game set From Norfolk Tides

Norfolk set season-highs in runs scored and hits in a 16-9 win at Gwinnett Monday night.

Each Tides starter registered a hit in the contest, while eight different Norfolk batters drove in a run.

David Washington and Pedro Alvarez both homered as part of a three-hit night, while Johnny Giavotella drove in three runs.

Giavotella extended his on-base streak to 22 in the win, as Norfolk rallied back from an early 6-1 deficit.

Luis Sardinas, Drew Dosch and Craig Gentry each drove

in two runs apiece, powering the Tides to a win in the opener of a three-game set.

Norfolk scored two runs in the fifth, six in the sixth, two in the seventh and five more in the eighth. The Tides had entered the contest with just two runs scored in the eighth inning through 56 games this season.

Paul Fry (2-0) earned the win in relief, registering four strikeouts in 1.1 innings of work. Norfolk starter Gabriel Ynoa took a no-decision after allowing six runs on seven hits in 4.2 innings.

The two clubs continue their three-game set on Tuesday, with first pitch from Lawrenceville set for 7:05 p.m.

the next champ, Bas Rutten, vacated his belt.

Coleman’s longtime teammate, Kevin Randleman, took the belt in 1999, but lost it in his second defense against the returning Couture. “The Natural” successfully defended his belt twice against Pedro Rizzo, but the men he would lose the title to twice more — Josh Barnett and Ricco Rodriguez — were the prototype of the modern heavyweight — bigger, stronger and able to do even more in the Octagon — leaving the smaller Couture outgunned physically.

Barnett dropped his belt to a failed drug test and Rodri-

guez took 6-foot-8 challenger Tim Sylvia lightly in 2003, resulting in a knockout loss.

A failed drug test took Sylvia’s belt as well, and into the picture came Frank Mir, who won the vacant belt then lost it thanks to a motorcycle accident that sidelined him.

Notice a pattern here? Outside forces, whether failed drug tests, motorcycle accidents or contract disputes were having more of an effect on the heavyweight title than the fights were.

The next champion, Andrei Arlovski, looked to be someone who would reign for a while, but after two successful defenses, he lost the belt

back to Sylvia, who lost it to Couture, who lost it to Brock Lesnar while Nogueira, Mir and Shane Carwin each held the interim title when Couture battled outside the Octagon with the UFC. Was Lesnar going to save everything? It looked like it for a while until Velasquez came along. Even losing the belt to Dos Santos in 2011 didn’t dull the appeal of Velasquez, and after regaining the crown from JDS, he retained the crown twice.

Then injuries reared their ugly head, opening the door for Werdum to jump in as interim champ before submitting Velasquez in 2015. The

Brazilian didn’t stick around long though, as Miocic took the belt last May. A year after that fight, Miocic has defeated Alistair Overeem and now he’s facing Dos Santos. That’s three fights in a year, and should he emerge victorious, we may have found the secret to heavyweight championship longevity. And it has more to do to taking away outside distractions and staying injuryfree than with left hooks and armbars.

In Couture’s best year as champion, he fought and won three times. When Arlovski, Sylvia, Lesnar and Velasquez looked like untouchable wrecking balls, they did the same.

Does Miocic fit in? Couture was an undersized heavyweight whose striking didn’t match up to his wrestling. Arlovski could do it all, but he could also get hit.

Sylvia’s Achilles heel was his submission defense. Lesnar’s was his striking and late start in the sport. Velasquez’ was his bouts with injuries.

So can Miocic, a former Division I wrestler with top-notch striking who has proven the ability to survive a five-round war as well as rebound from adversity, break the curse? His coach, Marcus Marinelli, firmly believes so.

“Anything can happen in a fight between big guys with small gloves, just like everybody says all the time, but Stipe’s very skilled at everything,” he said. “Because fights start on their feet and he’s very good with his hands, you only see part of his game.

He’s very resilient, he’s got a very strong will to win, he’s very strong physically, and he’s got the ability to give the abuse and take some and keep on ticking.”

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June is posttraumatic stress disorder awareness month From U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.

It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. At first, it may be hard to do normal daily activities, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with people you care about.

But most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months.

If it’s been longer than a few months and you’re still having symptoms, you may have PTSD. For some people, PTSD symptoms may start later on, or they may come and go over time.

What factors affect who develops PTSD? PTSD can happen to anyone. It is not a sign of weakness. A number of factors can increase the chance that someone will have PTSD, many of which are not under that person’s control.

For example, having a very intense or long-lasting trau-

matic event or getting injured during the event can make it more likely that a person will develop PTSD. PTSD is also more common after certain types of trauma, like combat and sexual assault.

Personal factors, like previous traumatic exposure, age, and gender, can affect whether or not a person will develop PTSD. What happens after the traumatic event is also important. Stress can make PTSD more likely, while social support can make it less likely.

What are the symptoms of PTSD? PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not appear until months or years later. They also may come and go over many years. If the symptoms last longer than four weeks, cause you great distress, or interfere with your work or home life, you might have PTSD. There are four types of symptoms of PTSD, but they may not be exactly the same for everyone. Each person experiences symptoms in their own way.

• Reliving the event (also called re-experiencing symptoms). You may have bad memories or nightmares. You

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even may feel like you’re going through the event again.

This is called a flashback.

• Avoiding situations that remind you of the event. You may try to avoid situations or people that trigger memories of the traumatic event. You may even avoid talking or thinking about the event.

• Having more negative beliefs and feelings. The way you think about yourself and others may change because of the trauma. You may feel guilt or shame. Or, you may not be interested in activities you used to enjoy. You may feel

that the world is dangerous and you can’t trust anyone.

You might be numb, or find it hard to feel happy.

• Feeling keyed up (also called hyperarousal). You may be jittery, or always alert and on the lookout for danger. Or, you may have trouble concentrating or sleeping.

You might suddenly get angry or irritable, startle easily, or act in unhealthy ways (like smoking, using drugs and alcohol, or driving recklessly.

too. They may have symptoms described above or other symptoms depending on how old they are. As children get older, their symptoms are more like those of adults.

Here are some examples of PTSD symptoms in children: • Children under 6 may get upset if their parents are not close by, have trouble sleeping, or act out the trauma through play.

• Children age 7 to 11 may also act out the trauma through play, drawings, or stories. Some have nightmares or become more irritable or aggressive. They may also want to avoid school or have trouble with schoolwork or friends.

• Children age 12 to 18 have symptoms more similar to adults: depression, anxiety, withdrawal, or reckless behavior like substance abuse or running away.

What other problems do people with PTSD experience?

People with PTSD may also have other problems.

These include: • Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair • Depression or anxiety • Drinking or drug probCan children have PTSD? lems Children can have PTSD • Physical symptoms or

chronic pain • Employment problems • Relationship problems, including divorce In many cases, treatments for PTSD will also help these other problems, because they are often related. The coping skills you learn in treatment can work for PTSD and these related problems.

Will people with PTSD get better?

“Getting better” means different things for different people. There are many different treatment options for PTSD. For many people, these treatments can get rid of symptoms altogether. Others find they have fewer symptoms or feel that their symptoms are less intense. Your symptoms don’t have to interfere with your everyday activities, work, and relationships.

What treatments are available?

There are two main types of treatment, psychotherapy (sometimes called counseling or talk therapy) and medication. Sometimes people combine psychotherapy and medication.

To learn more about PTSD visit www.ptsd.va.gov/index. asp.

5 reasons to send your child to a healthy cooking camp From Doctor Yum Project FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

camps all summer long for kids. Their cooking camps include those for preschoolers ages 3-6, and for elementary children ages 7-12. Classes for preschoolers focus on them making a healthy plant-based snack with the help of their parent, and they will also explore the teaching garden. Classes for ages 7-12 cover nutrition concepts like the importance of plant nutrients, and how to feed the “microbiome.” They also harvest and taste food from the onsite garden, and learn about cooking safety.

During the first camp sessions this summer, celebrity chef Joy Crump, from the show “Top Chef” and who is a local restaurateur will be a guest instructor on the first day of the camp. She will prepare one of her favorite recipes with the campers, and talk about her experience being a chef.

Summer cooking camps are a great way for kids to spend some time off of school. Here are 5 reasons to send your child to a summer cooking camp that stresses healthy eating:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of children in the country considered obese has more than tripled since the 1970s to one in every five today. When you consider the amount of processed and fast food kids are eating, combined with their lack of exercise, it’s easy to see the root of the problem. Many parents are turning to summer cooking camps to help give their kids a boost in learning about nutrition and how to cook healthy foods. One local doctor, Dr. Yum, is on a mission to help transform kids and their diets, one summer cooking camp at a time.

“Our summer cooking camps are designed to help give kids a great foundation in meal preparation and in eating healthy,” Dr. Nimali Fernando, a Fredericksburg, Virginia-based pediatrician who founded The Doctor Yum Project said. “The kids have a great time, learn about nutrition, and they gain some valuable skills along the way.”

1. Lifelong skills The Doctor Yum ProjLearning how to cook is ect offers healthy cooking a lifelong skill and one that

all kids can begin to practice early in life. Being able to learn how to cook and develop age-appropriate kitchen skills will go a long way toward expanding their interest in cooking and in helping them to be self sufficient.

2. Healthy eating Spending time in a cooking camp that focuses on healthy eating will help kids learn more about nutritious foods. They will learn more about what healthy foods are, what they do for their body, and how to prepare them.

3. Kitchen safety Being able to learn how to properly use a knife, stove, and other kitchen gadgets with adult supervision helps kids to stay safe when cooking or when spending time in the kitchen while their parents are cooking.

4. Trying new foods Many kids today eat the same few foods over and over. A healthy cooking camp will help to expand their palate and get them to try a variety of foods. Most kids want to eat the foods that they help prepare, which introduces them to new fla-

vors and textures.

5. Reinforce lessons When you add it together, the National Institutes of Health estimates that kids may be spending as much as 5-7 hours per day looking at screens (i.e., television, phones, video games, etc.), with the average child spending at least three hours per day getting screen time.

In a cooking camp kids can get off the screens and reinforce lessons they learned in school. They may practice science concepts, math concepts and vocabulary when learning to cook.

“Many people want their kids to learn healthy eating and food preparation skills, but are not sure where to start,” Director of the Doctor Yum Project Heidi DiEugenio said. “Our summer cooking camps are the perfect introduction, where kids will learn, taste, and have fun and be creative with food!”

The first cooking camp session by the Doctor Yum Project starts on Monday, June 19, 2017 for the preschoolers, and Monday, June 26, 2017 for those ages 7-12.

Camps are all held at Doctor Yum Project kitchen, located at 10482 Georgetown

Dr. Suite B in Spotsylvania.

To learn more about summer cooking camps by Doctor Yum or to get registered, log online at: doctoryum.org/ kids-cooking-class/ Dr. Yum is also the creator of the Meal Maker Machine, an online site, found at http://doctoryum.org, that anyone can use at any time.

The free site helps families create healthy recipes based off the foods they already have on hand. During cooking camp at the Doctor Yum Project Kitchen, kids will break into teams for a “Meal Maker Contest,” putting all the skills they used to work to make a customized meal.

Dr. Fernando created The Doctor Yum Project, an organization with the mission of transforming the lives of families and communities by providing an understanding of the connection between food and overall health, as well as empowering them with the tools to live a healthy life. The project offers healthy cooking classes, child nutrition classes, cooking camps for kids, hands-on cooking instruction for families, first foods classes, a teaching garden, and online tools to help families make healthier meals. They also

offer a preschool nutrition program, with 40 classrooms and almost 600 participating preschoolers Dr. Fernando, otherwise known as Dr. Yum, is a board-certified pediatrician.

She is also the co-author of the book “Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater: A Parent’s Handbook” (The Experiment, October 2015). To learn more, visit the site at: www.doctoryum.org.

About The Doctor Yum Project Founded by Dr. Nimali Fernando, The Doctor Yum Project is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to transforming the lives of families and communities by providing an understanding of the connection between food and overall health, as well as empowering them with the tools to live a healthy life. They offer a variety of community programs to help with those efforts. They are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and feature an instructional kitchen and teaching garden for holding classes. To learn more, visit the site at: www. doctoryum.org.

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7641 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA 23513, Will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION on June 14, 2017 @ 10 AM. Payment by Money Order, Cashier's Check or Visa/MasterCard/American Express. No Cash Accepted. Space Numbers Are: 1024, 1043, 1067, 1213, 1234, 2000, 2033, 2056, 2203, 2237, 2289, 3022, 3114, 3135, 3144, 3203, 3237, 3277, 3281, 3282, 3322, 3344

New Horizons Regional Education Centers Advanced Mathematics Instructor (Calculus and Statistics) - Create a classroom environment to help HIGH ABILITY high school students develop competencies in advance college-level mathematics (pre-calculus, calculus, multivariable / linear algebra, differential equation or statistics) skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; and to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems. Must possess a Master's or Doctorate degree in mathematics, and hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher License. Minimum of 1 years of teaching experience preferred.

Job Developer/Transition Coach - Job development for work experiences students, permanent and summer employment opportunities, planning and exposing students to a variety of career, work readiness and leadership events, participation at local career fairs. Distribution of time sheets and stipends. Minimum BS degree in Counseling or equivalent work experience in related areas of study.

Full position announcements and applications located at www.nhrec.org.

Submit application & resume to: New Horizons Regional Education Centers, 520 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666. NHREC is Section 504 compliant.

Technical Writer (00580A)

Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

Chesapeake/Hickory 19+ Acres

Home site & Horse farm, June 8, 10 AM on site VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Jack’s Towing, monthly auto auction 3rd Sat. Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction June 25, 2017. VAAR #1597. 722-9210

Suff. 1264 Carolina Rd 3.9 AC M-2. June 13, 10

AM. VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Drivers/ Transportation/ Shipping DISPATCHER

Central States Trucking is hiring for a Dispatch position. Competitive pay & benefits. Must have intermodal exp.

Resumes to delam@cstruck.com.

WRECKER DRIVER

Good DMV. Exp. Only. 23+ years old. Must live near and apply @ 1244 Baker Rd. - Va. Beach.

GHENT-8 Great Locations

1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995.

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

$300 Moves You In. $720 Mo.

Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 req’d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.RENTMEREDITH.com OCEAN VIEW’S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com

Some/Most Utils. 625-7110. 623-8383

Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750 Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

For Rent-Norfolk House Elizabeth Park-3 BR, 2.5 BA ranch on river, attached gar., $1450. Lease. 757-641-5299.

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts CALL ABOUT FREE HALF MO. RENT SPECIAL!! $250 Sec Deposit. Starting at $675. 393-2111

For Rent-Portsmouth House Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts, twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

For Rent-Rooms 1A+ Rm. Va Bch TCC. Priv. entrance, quiet,

furn’d w/appl’s, pool, tennis court, cable, high spd net, employed, no drugs/smoke, 757-270-6012.

Chesapeake fully furn. rooms for rent. Quiet

location all inclusive/cable. Access to shared laundry, kitchen, and living rm (757) 609-0313

Chesapeake-Private room w/priv. bath, refrig, private entrance, $749 mo. 757-580-5587.

Furn Rm-Va. Bch, off Oceana, clean, quiet, no drama home, background ck, $500. 635-5151

Create, proof, and edit digital content including online course and workshop materials, promotional pieces, professional journal articles, websites, and grant proposals.

Strive to promote and market Center for Learning & Teaching’s programs and workshops to the University at large by writing original material. Assist with developing website content including how-to-guides, tutorials, and FAQs. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Close Date is June 16, 2017. To review position requirements in full, and submit an application, please visit http://jobs.odu.edu/postings/5439 and follow the online instructions.

Norfolk, Wards Corner-On busline, $550 mo.

Utils incl. Priv. entrance. 757-338-7188, 469-4355

Engineering/ Architecture

VB-Furnished, TV, clean. Week’s rent & week’s

ENGINEERS

Norfolk-5 minutes from ODU & Norfolk State.

mustbe clean, references required. $600 mo. or $150 week. Call 757-738-3997.

No Suffolk Nonsmoking roommate Inc wifi, cable, w/d $600 Available August 757-204-1443

Portsmouth- 1 Furn Rm, Central Air/Heating, Busline, W/D, All Utils, $525 mo. 513-5763.

Portsmouth-Prentis Park on Piedmont Ave.

Central air, bed & dresser inclu. Ron 373-1983

Va. Bch-$160 wk. 1 wk dep. Utils & cable inclu.

Furn rm. No smoking, pets or drugs. 757-403-1920 security $160. Must have job/car. 757-692-7050.

For Rent-To Share

City of Va. Beach Public Works Dept. is recruiting for several Engineer positions in the Storm Water Utility-Surface Water, Stormwater Engineering, Stormwater Modeling and Watershed Management, Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding, Stormwater Project Management and Traffic Engineering divisions. Positions are available at different levels DOQ. For more info and to apply on-line go to www.vbgovcareers.com EOE

Va. Bch-$540 Mo. Everything included. Princess Anne & Newtown Rd. 757-513-3836.

General/Other

For Rent-Va.Beach House

Cashier (PM Shift): F/T min req'd HS Diploma or equiv. Send resume to Wassim, INC., 309 Argona Blvd #112, VA Beach, VA 23462.

No Phone Calls.

757RENTALS.COM

Barrett Street Auction, next Auction June 24.

at 12 Noon. Call 461-5765 for info.

Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing & Gutters.

FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Insured. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. BBB A Plus Rating

Garages D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24'

de-wormed, parents on site, $850. Accepting deposits now. Ready to go in approx. 4 wks.

252-357-4829, 252-548-8327

Hunting Equipment

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

Electrical Work

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, 1st shots,

Cabbage, New Potatoes, Broccoli & More. Open Daily 9-5. 3116 New Bridge Rd., Va Bch. 721-6226

*A* HIS & HER 757 298 6366 JUNK REMOVAL Attic Garage Yard 1 Item or Whole House

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

GOLDEN RET PUPS, AKC, red to white, vet ck guar, shots/wormed, parents avail, $950, 757-620-6026

Export Trade Analyst: Assist Trade Mgmt w/result analysis for commercial & financial forecast & financial analysis to come up w/improved tactical plan based on gathering of market intel. Pricing & analyzing of cargo opportunities within guidelines of Trade Mgr. Coord, review, analyze & price external customer request for rates & service details. File rates & rules, draft new service contracts & handle contract amendments as directed. Analyze monthly contribution report regarding sub-optimal containers. Reqs: (i) B.S. in Finance, Mgmt or closely related field; (ii) 6 months exp as a Financial Process Analyst for shipping company; (iii) 6 months concurrent exp. performing int’l banking, financial cost analysis & reporting, and market analysis for shipping industry. Job at CMA CGM in Norfolk, VA. Only applicants sending cover letter, CV, salary reqs & references to Wendy Bolen, Manager, Employee Relations, CMA CGM (America) LLC, 5701 Lake Wright Dr., Norfolk, VA 23502 will be considered.

Cromwell’s Produce-Beets, May Peas,

Moving-Hauling

Call 466-9100

Golden Lab Mix Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, $550. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327

DIRECT FROM THE BOAT. SHELLFISH COMPANY 757-481-7512

ACCEPTING CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

DRIVEWAY SPECIALIST. FULLY INSURED

GOLDENDOODLE PUPS, parents reg. & on site, vet ck guar, shots & wormed, $950. 757-620-6026.

CRABS & FRESH FISH

Lawn Maintenance

“If you don't use concrete, it's your own asphalt!”

de-wormed, family raised. 757-647-6497.

Siberian Husky Pups-Pure bred, born 4/29,

trimming, planting & transplanting of grass, trees & shrubbery. Clean Ups, 25 Yrs Exp. 757-918-4152.

H J.D. BAKER Concrete Contractor H

Timmy 757-305-7900.

on site, shots up-to-date, also older dogs male & female, various price & age. Perfect gift companion. 757-481-1618 or 581-7946.

COMPLETE YARD WORK-Weeding, mulching,

S & H Enterprise 20 Yrs. Concrete Exp. All types of concrete work driveways, stamped & exposed. We Accept Card Cards 652-4050. www.shabazznva.com

white pups, shots/wormed, 8 wks., ready to go. $750. 252-232-0600. Text 757-304-1558.

POODLES-AKC, teacup & tiny toy, parents

Tree Removal, Pruning, Tractor Work & Grading, French Drains, Mulching, 757-282-3823

Concrete/Asphalt

Cock-A-Poo Pups-Adorable, playful, black &

females. Ready to go. $400. 252-221-7055.

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

We have experience & educational training for child care providers in your city. Go to: www.pfceea.com

Chihuahuas-M/F, registered, shots/wormed, will meet, priced to go. 804-598-3577.

Pekingese Pups-Shots, wormed. 1 male, 4 DECOYS WANTED Collector will pay CA$H for Old wooden ducks or canvas geese, Old shorebirds, swans, & duck calls.

Buying old fishing tackle & lures, Old nautical & lifesaving items.

Call Mark at 757-721-2746

757.622.1455

Other home Improvements. Chesapeake Office 757-274-4533. Suffolk Office 986-3777. BBB Accredited. www.builderscorporation.com

Boats/Rigs

Will Come to You for Antiques

business Additions, Sunrooms, Roofs, Decks &

benches, chair covers, tall baskets. 757-408-7842

Wrist Watches 25 Yrs. Exp. Licensed

purebred, reg ABCA, parents on farmstead, very smart, wormed/1st shots. $585. 757-506-4125.

Cane Corso Pups- $500 All males w/papers 12 wks 1 black 3 fawn shots & wormed 757-305-4717

English Bulldog Pups-Reg, 1st shots,

USED TRAILER SALE !!!

Working or Broken

Border Collie Pups-Classic black w/white,

Collies-4 mo. old pups. 8 yr. old male. Call

OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12'-38' BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595

Pocket Watches

black & tan. Ready 6/1. $400. 252-217-3713.

Wedding Equipment-Candelabras, kneeling

Sterling Flatware Older Men’s/Women’s

Bloodhounds-Born 4/13/17-dew claws removed

stand, extras $150; 5000 BTU air conditioner $25.

McCulloch 16” electric chain saw w/extra 10” bar & chain $20. 757-588-8049.

Boat Trailers

ALL COINS

Estate Sale

Articles For Sale Battery Outlet, Inc. Proudly Servicing Hamp-

ton Roads For 34 Years. CAR BATTERY SPECIAL! Factory Seconds $49.95 With Exchange (for most U.S. & Foreign Cars). 1608 Campostella Rd., Chesapeake, 2815 Geo. Washington Hwy., Yorktown. Chesapeake: (757) 545-4442.

Yorktown 757-867-8280. www.batteryout.com

American Antique Buyer

OVERDUE FOR YOUR PAP TEST? Get free screening and $70 for three phone surveys for a research study. 1-877-698-3781. Eastern NC only.

A/C $99; Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

Accounting/ Finance

Great Neck Area-Professional person, non

smoker, no pets, kit. privileges, Wi-Fi & TV. $650 mo. Call Bee 757-289-7255.

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated

throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

THE PROPERTY SHOPPE (757) 496-1986 Lic’d. Agent

For Sale-Chesapeake Home

Public Relations and Marketing Manager An Achievable Dream is seeking a PR and Marketing Manager. Visit www.achievabledream.org to apply.

Western Branch-3 BR, 2 BA brick ranch,

Healthcare/ Medical

Derby Run Virginia Beach 1993 Brigadier

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST for local independent school.

For full job desciption see CareerConnection.com JobID#97284950 and send resume w/cover letter & salary history to ccresumes@pilotonline.com, refer to Box # 20684 in the subject line.

Lake Taylor Hospital is hiring for all Healthcare Related Positions. Visit our website at www.laketaylor.org for more information.

$212,000. Kline Realty 484-0123.

For Sale-Mobile Home 24x80 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, New Trane heat pump/ AC. wood burning fireplace. Well maintained. Asking 42000. 757 434 2945 large lot

For Sale-Va. Beach Home 1100 Treefern Lane $399,900, 2603 sq ft 3

bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms Birdneck Lakes, just steps from the base. www.hrmls.com/10121053 Jeff and Alley Moore, 757-650-9072 Property Source 468 Investors Place Suite 106 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

For Sale-Waterfront

Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles for Sale

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Mercedes 1995 E320, auto, air, stereo, runs good, new tires, tan, $1000. 757-735-3568.

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2 ACRE COASTAL WATERFRONT FOR SALE 2+ acres with pristine waterfront shoreline and incredible views. Dock in place. Direct ICW and Ocean access. Own a piece of paradise! MUST SELL - SACRIFICE $30,000 Call (757) 389-8557

Antiques & Classics Chevy 1982 Corvette, Champagne Edition,

BENTLEY 2008 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STUNNING CONDITION, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT., GRAY LEATHER INT WITH REAL WOOD TRIM, HEATED & COOLED SEATS, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, 20” BENTLEY RIMS, NAV, BLUETOOTH, BACKUP CAMERA, CLEAR CARFAX, 2. EXTREME PERFORMANCE, ELEGANCE & LUXURY. WITH WARRANTY, OVER $8k IN OPTIONS, CURRENT BOOK $83,000.00. PRICED TO SELL @ $56,880. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

38K mis., 757-965-6249.

MERCEDES 2007 S550 AMG SPORT PACKAGEBURGANDY EXT. BROWN LEATHER INT., LOW 84K MILES, DUAL PANORAMA ROOF, NIGHTVISION, NAV., AC/HEATED SEATS, PRISTINE CONDITION, NEW TIRES, NEW ROTORS AND PADS, SERVICED & INSPECTED, TOP OF THE LINE LUXURY SEDAN. CLEAR CARFAX, WITH WARRANTY, BOOK $23880, SAVE. $19,980. (757)373-3257 VaDlr`

Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved. We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Mobility Works @ 6059 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.,Norfolk.Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

DROP BY AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 6059 E. VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD. NORFOLK.

MISSING!-MY 1ST CAR-ORANGE 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE! PLEASE HELP find Gertie.

Bought her 1973,VW dealer Laskin Rd.,sold 1993-94,someone Va. Bch. Gertie had CB antenna on top,vin 1332325451. PLEASE CALL 757-412-0506 if you see Gertie,or own this car.

I would like to make offer to buy her back. I MISS HER!

THE ONES

WHO ACTUALLY DO.

Motorcycles Harley 2000 Road King Classic, black,

36K mis, great cond, $4895 obo. 757-567-6830.

HARLEY 2002 SIL ENG SUPERGLIDE Showroom Cond. 8600 mi W/S, Scrm Egle II, cust seat, new battery, chrome, garg kept, Runs Great. $5250, must see 757-468-8184 MGA 1956 A Strong running condition. Low mileage. Call Frank (757) 575-8247. $14,500.00

Ford 2003 T-Bird Roadster Red HT Conv 3.9L DOHC V8 120,000 mi runs good Mich tires $10,000 4823681 call before 5pm Honda 2006 EXL 4 cyl 4 dr 145,000 miles; white; 1 owner; 3rd of 6 Hondas. updated airbags. Great car. $4,750 Call 757-286-3184

Mercedes 2011 E550 Convertible Black ext. Beige int., 8cyl. auto, Perfect condition, Title in hand, LOW mileage. $27,800 Call 757-650-9617

NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

BENTLEY 2008 ARNAGE RL - VERY RARE EXTENDED WHEELBASE, EXTREME LUXURY SUPERCAR, NAVY BLUE EXT., TWO-TONE TAN & REAL WOOD INT., REFRIGERATOR WITH BAR AND CONCEALED GLASSWARE, PICNIC TABLES, BLUETOOTH, NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA, LIKE NEW, MUST SEE TO BELIEVE, BENTLEY SERVICED RECORDS, CLEAR CARFAX, ONE OWNER. NEW OVER $296,000! CURRENT BOOK OVER $103,000. OFFERED AT $67,500. CALL 1(757)373-3257 VaDlr

Infiniti 2006 M45 Beautiful M45 with only 64k miles. Special order red metallic paint. Beige leather. Voice activated Navigation. Rear camera. 325HP. Car and Driver car of the year. Like new. $12,850.

Mike 919-324-4391 Chesapeake.

ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

Volvo 2012 S60, silver, 27K, very clean, tinted windows, like new inside. $18,000. 319-7979.

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR Corvette 2011 Grand Sport Z16 4LT Supersonic blue. Immaculate condition with 13k miles. Original owner. No smoking or food allowed. Garage kept under cover. Manual transmission. Premium interior package. Call for pricing. 757-620-1529

Ford 2007 Mustang, 4.0, 86K, clean inside & out, black, must see. $8900. 757-548-4034.

Toyota 2007 Solara SE Convertible (New Top)/ Great Shape $8000 88,000 m Silver exterior/ Gray interior Call Lennie 757-538-0236.

Campers/RVs MASERATI 2008 QUATTROPORTE - LOW 34,218K MILES, 4-DOOR LUXURY SEDAN, SILVER EXT. W/ BLACK LEATHER & WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO, NAVIGATION, 400HP FERRARI ENGINE! AM/FM/CD IN DASH CD CHANGER, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, RECLINING REAR SEATS, JET-LIKE PERFORMANCE, MUST SEE TO BELIEVE. CURRENT BOOK VALUE $46,800. ON SALE $33,890. (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Big Country 2011 3250TS 5th wheel RV. Visit WWW.RTV.COM search ad #6839836 for info, price, and contact info.

Subaru 2014 Forester 2.5Touring,38K,Loaded+Ext ras,2yr warranty,Sweet,757 513-3333,$22,900 Volkswagen 2013 Tiguan S One owner, 2WD, 2.0L 4 cyl engine w/200 HP; 6-speed automatic; 63k miles. NEW tires; Night Blue Metallic; $11,000 OBO; 757-477-4013 or 2013vwtig@gmail.com

Trucks Toyota 2012 Tacoma, reg cab, 4 cyl, auto, 2WD, cap, 39K mis., $11,400. 757-466-1239.

Vans Dodge 2006 Caravan, 4 door, 130K, good cond, fam/work ready. $3700 obo. 757-228-6656.

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean,

Wanted Automobiles

Cougar 2013, 37’, outside kit., rear bunks,

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GMC 2006 Envoy Denali, V-8, loaded, 129K, burgundy, gray leather, $5295 obo. 757-802-1074.

Toyota 2007 Corolla LE, loaded, 4 dr, miles average. Nice. $4700. 757-487-4194. Va. Dlr.

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Buick 2014 Encore, 32,500 mis., 100K mile warranty. Fully Loaded. For info call 757-469-8228.

Toyota 2013 Camry XLE Moonroof, leather heated seats, new tires, NAV, extra clean! Must see! Marty 757-788-4048

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Harley Davidson 2005 Road King 757-435-5996 $10k OBO, Garage kept, $6k chrome pkg, a steal!

Sport Utility Vehicles TESLA 2012 S - P85 , LOW 25K MILES, IN NEW CONDITION, NAVY BLUE EXT. & TAN INTERIOR, 250MILE RANGE, NEVER USE GAS, NAV., BACK UP CAM, 2 KEY FOBS, EXTREME PERFORMANCE & LUXURY, FREE CHARGING NATIONWIDE, SAVE 100% IN GAS AND OVER 90% IN CAR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE! CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT VALUE $64,875. NEW $110,000. ON SALE FOR $57,890. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Infinity 1999 Q45 Excellent condition and Gently used 110,000 miles, all maintenance completed with care; current inspection. Clear title; Garage kept.

Call or text 757-477-4557 with serious inquiries only please.

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HARLEY DAVIDSON 2004 Sportster 1200 CLX Screamin’ Eagle Big Sucker Air Cleaner,New Battery,Corbin Seat, Windshield, Additional Handlebars & Double Seat, Leather Saddle Bags,Luggage Rack,Lowering Kit, many other extras $5,900 Call Mary at 757-740-0262

Harley davidson 2006 wideglide Great looking bike.

Custom Harley paint, lots of chrome,38000 mi.

Vance hinds exh. power commander. Must sell 5800 .00 Exc cond. 7572568124

Volvo 2003 C70 Convertible Only 81.5K miles, auto, Blue Top, New tires $5,500 - 630-5132

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Harley Davidson 1994 Dyna Wide Glide - FXDWG 29,300 miles - new Michelin tires, new brakes $ 6250 (757) 618-0054

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